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Stuart Chamber Happenings from page 8

New Stuart/Martin County Chamber members Jessica Clark
and Haily Lenman, Blush Color and Extension Bar (left); got On June 2, Stuart/Martin County Chamber Trustees and Directors were honored with
acquainted with Jennifer Ripperger, Helping People Succeed; Kyla McAuliffe, ADP, Inc. (left); and the presence of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast at an intimate meet and greet breakfast,
at the May 24 Networking Breakfast sponsored by SafeSpace Sarah Powers, district secretary provided by Ooh La La, at the chamber. Shown (from left) are sponsors Past Chamber
at the chamber. for State Rep. John Snyder; filled Chairman Rob Gluckman, Treasure Coast Urgent Care; Sally Dadko Rose, Sailfish
up on breakfast goodies at the Wealth Management/Janney Montgomery Scott; Past Chairman Ryan Strom, Team
Stuart Chamber Happenings on page 9 Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s Parks, Inc.; Congressman Mast’s team Amy Vopal, Angel Robertson, Derek Hankerson,
May 24 Networking Breakfast U.S. Congressman Brian Mast; Edward Celaya, J.J. Law; and Savana Resnik-Bustin;
sponsored by SafeSpace. sponsor and Chamber Chairwoman/Trustee Kelly Johnson, R.V. Johnson Insurance; and
President/CEO Joe Catrambone. Not pictured: Jordan Sejour and Stephen Leighton.

Stuart/Martin County Chamber members were entertained by Stuart/Martin County Chamber members enjoyed
the lively trivia questions presented by Anna Valencia-Tillery, the camaraderie and atmosphere of the June
followed by CBS-12 Meteorologist Michael Ehrenberg, at Business After Hours hosted and sponsored by Mr.
the June Networking Luncheon sponsored by White Glove Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana & Cantina. Members
Moving & Storage at Monarch Country Club. Ehrenberg gave were treated to a generous sampling of their
a history of past hurricanes and a forecast of this summer’s Bill and Jacqueline Brock, Stuart/Martin County Chamber specialty dishes and cocktails, including their house-
activities. Shown (from left) are Chamber Chairwoman and PrimeLending, enjoy a date night members feasted on the huge spread made margaritas. Shown (from left) are Chamber
Trustee Kelly Johnson, R.V. Johnson Insurance; Michael out at the Stuart/Martin County of delightful hors d’oeuvres provided President/CEO Joe Catrambone, Orlando Alfaro
Ehrenberg, CBS-12 News; Anna Valencia-Tillery, White Chamber’s May Business After by The Grove Pizza Cucina & Wine Perez and Gregory Rodriguez, Mr. Jalapeno.
Glove Moving & Storage; and Chamber President/CEO Hours at The Grove Pizza Cucina Bar at the May Business After Hours
Joe Catrambone. & Wine Bar. they hosted and sponsored. Stuart Chamber Happenings on page 10

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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