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Independent Physicians of the Carolinas

Blakeney Professional Drive, suite 100; and 13557 Steelecroft
Pkwy., suite 2300. You can reach AAIR at 704-910-1402.

AAIR is pleased to announce its Clinical Research Studies Hotline
at 704-910-1402 extension 350.

Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) Allergy Asthma & Immunology Relief (AAIR) Research Department
membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness welcomes your referral patients. There are research opportunities for
of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and all ages.
to provide educational programs and resources to physician members
and their administration. Visit us at IndependentPhysicians.org. Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials:
* Hay fever
Erik Osborne, PA, joined Carolina Family * Mild, moderate and severe asthma and other allergy or
Healthcare in July. Osborne is a Physician Assistant respiratory related problems
graduate of Gardner Webb University. Prior to becoming * Allergic, non-allergic and infectious disorders affecting the
a PA, he spent seven years as a guidance counselor. respiratory, skin and gastrointestinal systems.
Also, research opportunities may be available for patients who
Erik Osborne,PA experience allergy and asthma symptoms, as well as heartburn,
sinusitis, influenza or other disorders.
Matthews Internal Medicine has moved to a new location. For more information about clinical trials, contact the AAIR Research
Eugene Sangmuah, MD, and Eliza Sangmuah, MD, are now at Department at 704-912-1402 ext. 350 or atash@aairofcharlotte.com.
434 N. Trade St., suite 104, Matthews.

Audiology & Hearing Services of Charlotte Sherie Bradshaw, Board
celebrated its one year anniversary in the South Charlotte secretary of the Independent
location. In addition to bringing multidisciplinary Physicians of the Carolinas,
evaluation and treatment of auditory processing participated in “Hill Day” at the
disorders, hyperacusis and misophonia to Charlotte, Capitol in Washington, D.C. in
they are celebrating this anniversary by giving back late April to advocate for cancer
to the community in the form of a hospice program. patient care. Bradshaw was joined
This program brings bedside testing and hearing aids by other Community Oncology
to patients in hospice care to make sure they are able to Alliance leaders, advocates and
communicate with their loved ones. patients relaying their stories
about discrepancies in treatment
Susan Ladd-Snively,MD Susan Ladd-Snively, MD, opened a costs. North Carolina, as well as
new practice, Chestnut Family Practice, South Carolina, remains one of
in Austin Village in June at 1013 Chestnut seven states that has not passed
Lane, suite 110, Matthews. For more the Cancer Treatment Fairness
information, call 704-585-8255 or visit Act (HB 206, SB 152). In those
www.chestnutfamilypractice.com. states that have passed the Act,
none have reported a significant
Judy Mayo, an astute, results-oriented leader with increase in insurance premiums
more than 20 years experience in the healthcare as a result, which was one of the
industry experience directing resources to optimize and concerning factors in Congress.
streamline business functionality, has joined Allergy To learn more about the driven
Asthma and Immunology Relief (AAIR) as the high cost of oncology care, visit
practice administrator. A graduate of Virginia Tech, www.communityoncology.org.
Mayo began her career at an outpatient physical and Bradshaw is a physician liaison
occupational therapy practice. She then changed paths with Oncology Specialists of
and co-started a continuing education organization for Charlotte.
hand therapists providing both live and digital media
courses globally, which evolved to include sales and Left to right: Sherie Bradshaw;
distribution of orthotics to hospitals, clinics and the patient advocate Diane Bartlett; and
general public. In her role, Mayo will oversee all three
AAIR locations: 1523 Elizabeth Ave., suite 200; 8810 S.C. Congressman JoeWilson.

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