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Tampa general news

Tampa General Hospital Launches Concierge

Health Care For Residents Of Palm Beach County

Dr. Laurie P. Rothman joins and the time I spend with people, and the relationships her strong collaborative and leadership skills, facilitating the
TGH as the first concierge we build, are most important to me. It’s challenging in a entire medical team to perform at its optimal level for the
care physician to be part of traditional practice to take that time because you’re trying benefit of her patients. As a former attending physician in
Florida’s leading academic to see 20 or 30 patients a day, one after the other, and it can the emergency department at Overlook Hospital in Summit,
medical center. be more difficult to connect,” said Rothman. “This practice N.J., Rothman can also provide her patients with emergency
As part of its commitment will allow me to have more time with my patients, and to be room advocacy. Most recently, she served the brave men and
to connecting the Palm there for them when they need me.” women in law enforcement as the dedicated doctor for the
Beach County and Treasure Other advantages of TGH Concierge Health include same- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department.
Coast communities to day or next-day appointments, after-hours communication “I’m very excited to join the Tampa General network and
world-class care, Tampa with the concierge physician or staff, executive-level physical help start this concierge practice,” said Rothman. “I’ve known
General Hospital (TGH) examinations annually, coordination of specialty or hospital Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg with the TGH Cancer Institute for
is launching a concierge care, more one-on-one time with the doctor, and telephone more than a decade, and we have collaborated to help care
primary health care practice on Florida’s East Coast. Laurie consultations or video visits. for many patients over the years.”
P. Rothman, M.D., is the first doctor to join TGH Concierge “If someone isn’t feeling well, they don’t want to wait two As part of TGH’s expanding physician network on
Health. weeks for the next available appointment,” Rothman said. “In Florida’s East Coast, Rothman can also provide her patients
Dr. Rothman is a concierge primary care physician, addition to more time, my patients will also have increased with access to the TGH Health Ambassador Program,
board-certified in family medicine and in obesity medicine. access. If there is an emergency or they’re not feeling well, which combines world-class medical care with white-glove
She has two decades of experience delivering world-class and it’s nine o’clock at night, they can call me or text me and service. When local patients need to be transferred to TGH, a
care to the selective patients of Palm Beach County and has we’ll be able to talk it through and make a plan.” dedicated health ambassador handles all the details for them,
been practicing medicine for nearly 25 years. For an annual Rothman’s clinical focus is on preventative care, wellness, including making general appointments, scheduling tests,
membership fee, her patients will receive the highest level of and metabolic health for adults and adolescents ages 12 preparing for surgeries or inpatient stays, arranging travel
primary care, including personalized plans, along with after- and up. She is proactive, analytical, and wholeheartedly needs, and coordinating any follow-up care.
hours and weekend access to the concierge medical team. committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and For those interested in learning more and/or becoming a
“I love what I do. I love taking care of patients and families, evidence-based patient care. Rothman also prides herself on TGH Concierge Health patient, please call (561) 559-0955.

nonproFiT news

The Arc’s Holiday Cards Spread Cheer

And Support People With Disabilities

Spread tidings of comfort and joy along with messages of collaboration, marketing, “These holiday cards are an
hope, acceptance, and inclusion this holiday season and new and customer service. amazing way to spread good
year! The Arc of Palm Beach “The Artisan Program cheer and support some
County presents a collection encourages people with incredible individuals at the
of original greeting cards disabilities to harness same time.”
created by talented artisans their imagination to share The Artisan Program
with disabilities, which allows their stories, express their brings people with disabilities
them to earn a commission emotions, and showcase together to create other unique Greeting Card by Kimberly S.
from the sale of their work. their strengths,” said Snowpeople group greeting card artwork throughout the year,
The greeting cards start Kimberly McCarten, including mosaics, acrylic
at four packs for $18 and are president and CEO of The Arc of Palm Beach County. paintings, and mixed-media
sold in counts of 50, 100, 250, pieces. Artisans sell the
500, and 1,000. The collection creations at local markets,
comprises all the Christmas art shows, festivals, online,
classics, including snowmen, and by special order. All
stars, and Santa Claus, and it Cameron purchases directly support
also features Florida favorites individuals with disabilities. Hanukkah greeting card by
such as turtles, dolphins, To learn more about the Patrick
and palm trees. The cards Artisan Program and other
offer whimsical words like ways The Arc of Palm Beach County is helping to build a
“Season’s Sunny Greetings!” community that values diversity and inclusion, visit arcpbc.org.
and “Have a TURTLEy About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
awesome holiday!” Or, they The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by
can be customized with defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the
personal messages. lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community.
But the very best part is Mosaic Green Tree greeting Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every
that individuals in the Artisan card Santa Turtle by Cameron person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.
Program earn an income from
the sale of the card collection, Photos courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County
while learning valuable life
and employment skills like Kimberly S.

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