Spring Hill, Florida (October 10, 2018) – Oak Hill Hospital recently invited the public to its First “Real Men Wear Pink” Fashion Show Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 9, The public and hospital staff watched the Real Men of Oak Hill Hospital as they strut their stuff on the pink carpet. Those who attended were invited to donate to their favorite Real Man.
All proceeds of the packed house event went to the American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2018. “They did an incredible job of strutting their stuff down the catwalk,” said Oak Hill Hospital Vice President Cathy Edmisten. “This was all to raise awareness about the importance of mammograms and to raise funds for the American Cancer Society—Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,” she added.
The fashion show raised $522.09 during the fashion show; the team also raised $786 online, for a total of $1,308.09!!!!
Special thanks was given to Ms. Edmisten for hosting the event as well as Cheryl Whitman, Janine Conti, Stephanie Kindberg, Scott Edmisten, Chrissy Quercia & the Food And Nutrition Services (FANS) team for the set-up and delicious treats.
This event was live streamed on Facebook; the replay is still available on Oak Hill Hospital’s Facebook page.
The Making Strides Walk of Pasco Hernando is being held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, FL
Oak Hill Hospital’s “Real Men” pose for the camera with their participation trophies. Left to right
Back row: Matt Romero, CFO; Don Menezes, Director of Laboratory Services; Darin Wiedmer, Director of Supply Chain; David Tinch, Director of Business Development
Middle row: Mickey Smith, CEO; Dr. Ed Nast, Chief Medical Officer; Bob Linares, Vice President of Cardiovascular and Critical Care Services; Dr. Bob Falkowski, Emergency Room; Kenny Livernois, Director of Plant Operations; Frank Guardiani, Director of Cardiology Services
Front Row: Steve Young, Chief Operating Officer; George Meadows, Director of Respiratory Therapy
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About Oak Hill Hospital:
Oak Hill Hospital has been serving the Nature Coast since 1984, is the area’s largest private employer with 280 beds, and is the largest medical facility in Hernando and Citrus Counties. The facility offers Hernando County’s only comprehensive cardiovascular program, including an arrhythmia center and open-heart surgery. Oak Hill Hospital’s healthcare delivery team is comprised of over 500 physicians, 1,300 associates, and approximately 250 volunteers.
Oak Hill Hospital is an accredited teaching hospital with approval to train 65 residents in the Internal Medicine residency program, 24 residents in the Family Medicine program, 18 residents in the General Surgery program integrated with Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 18 residents in the Emergency Medicine program, 18 residents in the Anesthesiology program, and 10 residents in the Transitional Year program.
The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital opened in 2016, offering advanced labor and delivery capabilities in a comfortable and family centered setting. In addition to the Graduate Medical Education Program, Oak Hill Hospital offers several unique programs in the area, including a 24/7 Critical Care Medicine Program staffed by Intensivists, and a Pediatric ER. Please visit our website for a comprehensive listing of all Oak Hill Hospital accreditations, awards, and distinctions.
The hospital is located at 11375 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL; 1.9 miles east of US 19 on State Road 50. For more information about this release, please contact Katie Stacy, Interim Marketing Director, at 352-597-6317. For more information about Oak Hill Hospital, visit OakHillHospital.com, or Like Us on Facebook.