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Big Brothers Big Sisters Had grateful for our sponsors Kristy Shore, Andrew Leace, Colleen Mitchell, Carlos
“We are excited and
Salinas, Marisa Pisani, and Riley Wiltz.
A Big Finish At Their Bowl and the community About Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And
For Kids’ Sake Event who have signed up Martin Counties
to support Bowl for

BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6 to 17 with
Kids’ Sake, our premier volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin fundraising event for the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin
Counties held a bowling fundraiser called Bowl for Kids’ Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters County, and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers
on Saturday, June 5 at Greenacres Bowl. in Palm Beach County. Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County
The not-for-profit celebrated 35 years in 2021 and has brought It was a wonderful day organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies
the community together to raise awareness, and donations while of fun, pizza, and prizes. nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.
having fun. With offices in Palm Beach and Martin counties, All funds raised will Photos by Coastal Click Photography
this chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters meets the needs of the go towards programs
community by providing one-to-one mentoring and empowering including literacy, Florida Crystals sponsor team
every kid to graduate with a plan for their future. career development, and
Bowl for Kids’ Sake was a fundraiser where teams created community mentoring,” says Yvette Acevedo, CEO.
fun team names, dressed in theme/color, and set out to raise Event sponsors include: The Wawa Foundation, FPL,
lots of money while some won prizes for their efforts. All Florida Crystals, Eckler Foundation, Inc., Guardian Recovery
participants had fun at the bowling party to celebrate. There Network, Haynes Scaffolding & Supply, Inc., Adams
were over 20 bowling teams and over 100 bowlers from the Coogler, P.A., Kelly Kronenberg, and Duffy’s Sports Grill.
local business community and public. A special thank you to our Bowl for Kids’ Sake Volunteers:

Tip Of The Tail from page 10 for signs of overheating, especially if you have a dog
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cool your pet down slowly. Cooling them down too quickly your pet shows signs of overheating take quick action to
can cause dangerous blood pressure changes. Do not place cool them down and seek veterinary care if needed. Being
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improvement in 10 minutes and cooling measures should be avoid it can prevent a summer tragedy.
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Increased Demand Has Broken The Glass Ceiling

For Women In Gastroenterology

TGH Gastro Group of the the right person for the

Palm Beaches brings on Dr. job. Dr. Hatara is a board-
certified gastroenterologist
Maria Cristina Hatara to with nearly 10 years of

provide more female-friendly clinical practice.
“Regardless of the
gastroenterological care. patient, I want to put them
at ease and help them
The gastroenterological health of women is understand they will receive
unique. The digestive tracts of men and women are the best care possible,” Dr.
essentially the same, but issues related to hormonal Hatara said.
fluctuations, pregnancy and childbirth can affect a TGH entered into its
women’s digestive health in distinct ways. Tampa alliance with Gastro Group
General Hospital (TGH) Gastro Group of the Palm of the Palm Beaches as the
Beaches is putting an increased focus on the specific highest-ranked hospital in
gastrointestinal needs of women. Florida for gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology and GI surgery. At TGH
stresses that female gastroenterologists are an Gastro Group of the Palm Dr. Maria Cristina Hatara, of TGH Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches, provides
asset to the medical community, as many patients Beaches, Dr. Hatara joins gastroenterological care to a patient.
specifically request female physicians, given the five other gastrointestinal Photo by Tracey Benson
intimacy of the practice. But as of 2019, fewer than s p ecialis ts . Thr o ug h
1 in 5 gastroenterologists were women, according collaboration, the doctors are able to provide the best centers. Through TGH’s partnership with the
to the Association of American Medical Colleges. treatment options in a seamless, coordinated manner. USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, TGH
However, a 2021 study in the Gastroenterology Local patients who have complex, specialized cases Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to
medical journal shows that number has been slowly can even have their surgeries performed in Tampa, pioneering breakthrough treatments and conducting
increasing and concludes that “establishing and with follow-up care offered back on the East Coast. cutting-edge research.
maintaining gender diversity and equity in GI is “It has been invaluable working with the other “It’s a very exciting time to be in this field,” Dr.
necessary to cultivate the full range of talents to physicians,” said Dr. Hatara. “The entire team Hatara said. “I’m proud to be a part of the Tampa
improve the quality and impact of this field.” wants to take care of our patients and improve their General family.”
In February 2022, TGH Gastro Group of the outcomes.” To schedule an appointment, call (561) 659-6543.
Palm Beaches hired Dr. Maria Cristina Hatara not Dr. Hatara now also enjoys the benefit of working For more information, call (561) 644-0125.
only to address these issues, but because she was with one of Florida’s leading academic medical

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