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“Giving is as good for the giver as it is for the receiver. Science says it’s so. We’ll be happier, healthier, and even—odds are—live a little longer if we’re generous.” —Stephen Post, author, Why Good Things Happen to Good People Medical Equipment. Their three Central Florida locations offer a diverse selection of state-of-the-art medical equipment, including mobility products, respiratory equipment, supplies and much more. The Sego family philosophy is reflected in their business motto: “Let our family take care of your family.” A PArtnershiP with PMC Not only are they helping the community through their local business, but they also partner with PMC to help cancer patients. Betty Thorstenson, licensed orthotic fitter at Sego’s Home Medical Equipment in Titusville, provides her expertise in fitting patients for proper post-breast surgery garments at PMC. “She has worked successfully to provide this service to our patients to better prepare them for their recovery,” says Marsha Richardson, PMC oncology program coordinator and breast health navigator. The Sego family is living Parrish Medical Center’s vision: Healing Families—Healing Communities®. “We hope that by sharing our story,” Bonnie says, “it will help inspire others to pay it forward with their time, talent or treasure, so we all have a better community in which to live.” 3 Ways to Get Involved You can help your community by getting involved with Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) in the following ways: • Volunteer. Do you have time and talent to spare? JPMF needs volunteers to help in the office, at special events and on special projects. Join on a regular basis or for just one day. The foundation can’t do it without you! • Make a cash gift. When you make a cash gift by currency, credit card or check to JPMF today, everyone benefits. Your generosity enables JPMF to meet its most urgent needs and carry out the foundation’s mission on a daily basis. Your benefits include the ability to choose how your gift is used, the opportunity to see the results of your generosity, and an immediate charitable deduction on your federal income taxes when you itemize. • Make a planned gift. When you include a bequest in your will, or name Jess Parrish Medical Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, IRA, 403(b) or other investment vehicle, you can help secure Parrish Medical Center’s future after your lifetime. CALL Contact the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at 321-269-4066 or foundation@parrishmed.com to learn how you can make a difference. Give Back. Start Today! Vim & Vigor • SUM M er 2012 55

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
A Life Saved at the Fitness Center
Addressing Hidden Complications
The Breakfast Club
Arthritis Answers
A TV Guide to Radiology
Take Aim
It Might NOT Be Cancer
Colin Firth
Step Up to the Plate
Life After Cancer
Get Dad to the Doc
Virtual Health
Community Health
Third Lease on Life
Commissioned to Greatness
Foundation Focus
Ask the Expert

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Parrish Medical Center