Florida Area Health Education Centers Network Honors Dr. William G. ``Doc'' Myers.News Editors/Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/Education Writers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 3, 2003 Dr. William G. "Doc" Myers, who served as a distinguished Legislator from Hobe Sound for over 20 years in both the Florida House of Representatives The Florida House of Representatives, one of the two Chambers of the Florida Legislature, is composed of 120 members, each representing a district. Representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. (1978-1982) and the Florida Senate (1982-2000), will be honored by the Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC AHEC Area Health Education Center AHEC American Hardwood Export Council AHEC Australian Health Ethics Committee AHEC Area Health and Education Center AHEC Australian Horticultural Export Council ) Network for his countless contributions to improving health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract for the people of Florida. The Florida AHEC Network, a partnership of the state's five medical schools and 10 regional AHEC Centers, is dedicated to enhancing access to primary care and public health services in underserved communities throughout the state. Working in close collaboration with the Florida Department of Health Florida Department of Health is a category of Government of Florida. Orange County Health Department is one of the branches of Florida Department of Health and Government of Florida. as well as numerous community and migrant health centers, rural hospitals, and other community-based health organizations, the Florida AHEC Network provides a wide range of training and educational services designed to strengthen the health care workforce in medically needy areas. During a special reception to be held on July 9, 2003 at 6:00pm at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort and Marina in Stuart, the Florida AHEC Network will present Sen. Myers with its "Golden Legacy Award" and a Proclamation from the Florida Secretary of Health, Dr. John O. Agwunobi John O. Agwunobi, USPHS, MD, MBA, MPH served as the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2005 - 2007. He was a serving member of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, a uniformed service, and held the rank of , as a tribute to his exceptional record of service both as a Legislator and a physician. The event is also expected to bring academic and community leaders, including representatives from the offices of several area legislators. For more information on this event, please contact Dr. Steven Zucker, Florida AHEC Network President and Associate Dean for Community Affairs of the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine This article has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * It needs to be expanded. at (954) 262-1588. |
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