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World-Class Cancer Care surgeries are taking advantage of a convenient, streamlined “We’re excited to continue providing extraordinary

Close To Home process to have surgeries performed in Tampa with pre- and cancer treatment and services across the state through our
post-surgery care offered in Palm Beach County. The hybrid
combined team,” said John Couris, president and CEO of
Tampa General Hospital’s Alliance With The model offers patients unmatched benefits and ease of care. TGH. “Taking a multidisciplinary approach is how you
Cancer Center Of South Florida Allows Palm “We are proud that this partnership has brought our patients provide the best service and become world-class.”
Beach County And Treasure Coast Residents expanded access to the very best cancer treatment options,
as we continue our tradition of providing care that is tailored
To Receive High-Quality Care And The for each patient – one patient at a time,” said Dr. Abraham
Latest Treatment Technologies Schwarzberg, senior vice president of network development
Cancer patients on Florida’s East Coast are now receiving and chief of oncology at Tampa General Hospital. In 2021,
the exceptional health care they need combined with the TGH and CCSF unveiled new locations in Palm Springs and
hometown convenience and comfort they want, thanks to a Palm Beach Gardens. Together, the facilities have allowed for
progressive and mutually beneficial partnership. The Cancer more streamlined patient experiences with enhanced flow and
Center of South Florida (CCSF) has joined forces with Tampa efficient check-in and checkout processes.
General Hospital (TGH), the state’s leading academic and More than 3,000 patients on Florida’s East Coast have
research medical center, to offer world-class care and cutting- received cancer care as a result of the collaboration at TGH,
edge treatments. and that’s only the beginning.
Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute surgical
with local physicians to provide the most comprehensive Two “Bigs” Honored by Big Brothers Big
oncologists and specialists are working in collaboration
treatment options in a seamless, coordinated manner. TGH
cancer specialists consult with local patients and work closely Sisters of PB and Martin Counties
with their referring physicians to create a complete care plan
close to home.
Patients on Florida’s East Coast are receiving case By Jackie Holfelder
evaluations from multidisciplinary panels of TGH experts, Two men who’ve given their time,
participating in a broader array of cutting-edge clinical trials, talent and treasure to Big Brothers Big
and benefiting from new services such as palliative care and Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties
genetic counseling. The patients who need complex, specialized (BBBS) were recently honored by the
nonprofit as they retired after decades of
LocaL service.
Bill Bee spent 18 years with the
organization, during which time he
was President/CEO, CEO Emeritus
Government and advisor to senior staff and Board
of Governors. And, of course, he was a
beloved “Big.”
His accomplishments include guiding
First Year Review, Thank the expanding of services into Palm
Beach while coaching the next generation
You of leaders for BBBS.
After retiring in 1999 from a successful
January 5, 2022 career on Wall Street, he moved to Florida
Today marks my and found a second success while leaving Left to Right: Richard Levine - Past Chairman, Patrick Coolidge - “Little
one-year anniversary his inimitable and indelible mark on BBBS. Brother” to Bill Bee, Bill Bee - President Emeritus.
as your Martin County Richard Levine, the second honoree, marketing, branding and planning youth shopping events
Property Appraiser. I was a Campaign Chair at United Way of Martin County. He with Macy’s even though he’s lived in Broward County
would like to thank you began volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters 15 years ago. for the past nine years.
for allowing me to serve During his time at BBBS, Richard served as trustee, The staff, board, and volunteers of BBBS of Palm Beach
you this past year. It has former chair of the Board of Governors and treasurer of and Martin Counties are grateful for their big hearts and the
been a whirlwind and I BBBS of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. combined thousands of hours given to this organization.
have thoroughly enjoyed The retired vice president/general manager of Macy’s Thank you for your service, leadership, and guidance. We
working on behalf of the has continued to mentor staff in developing HR policies, can never thank Bill and Richard enough for all they’ve done.
property and business
owners of our great community!
During this first year, my priority was laser focused on
customer service and implementing a robust community
outreach agenda. Our goal was to educate property and
business owners regarding property exemption benefits,
website tools, and helpful resources available for them.
To accomplish this, we partnered with print and digital
publications to distribute monthly articles, expanded our
social media platforms with daily informational postings,
reached out to numerous organizations who invited us to
speak with their members, produced monthly educational
videos that now appear on our new YouTube channel, and
made dozens of enhancements to our website to better
serve you.
Utilizing our new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal
(CAMA) system, my office blazed new trails of efficiency
in all aspects of property appraisal. For example, we
implemented a software application called Just Appraised,
which automatically uploads changes in ownership
information when a property sells. This software
significantly reduces manual data entry time, creates
workflow efficiencies, and displays sales information
much sooner on the Property Appraiser’s website.
I will continue to deliver outstanding customer service
that you deserve and expect. I will be accessible to you and
will stay committed to helping our community understand
the property valuation process.
I am proud to work alongside my talented professionals.
Through hard work, knowledge, and dedication, we
accomplished so much in a short amount of time to better
serve you!
I hope everyone has a happy,
healthy, and blessed new year.
Sincerely,
Jenny Fields, CFA,
Martin County Property Appraiser