Medical directive forms to be distributed

Ormond Beach Observer
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Also: Financial, insurance advisers recognized

Longtime advisers honored

The local chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors recently honored members with more than 30 years of service.

“We are proud of our honorees that serve the public and hold our code of ethics in the highest regard,” said chapter President Lisa Brooks-Thompson, in an email.

A luncheon and ceremony was held on April 9 to recognize Bert Reames Jr., 60 years; Jon F. Greaves, 51 years; Sid Levine, 50 years; Bill Grigat Jr., 44 years; Hollis Inglett Jr., 43 years; Larry E. Riegner, 42 years;

Randy Deveaux, 40 years; Donald Parker, 40 years and Jack C. Fisher, 34 years.

Medical directive forms available

Halifax Health Hospice will distribute copies of a legal document that allows adults to plan how they want to be cared for if they become seriously ill and unable to speak for themselves. Called “Five Wishes,” it deals with medical, personal, emotional and spiritual needs, according to a hospice spokeswoman.

The document will be distributed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 16, at Ormond Beach Care Center, 235 Booth Road; and Halifax Health Medical Center, France Tower, 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach.

Call 800-272-2717 or visit halifaxhealth.org/hospice.

Hospital noted for workplace

Adventist Health System, which includes the five Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties, has been recognized for being a great place to work in health care by Becker’s Hospital Review.

The review said “the system offers a tuition reimbursement program, employee wellness programs, company-paid flu shots on campus and cafés with healthy menu options, among other benefits.”

The list of recognized organizations can be found at beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-great-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2015.html.

Physician group gets new leader

Ryan Nolan has been named vice president/executive director for HealthCare Partners, an employed group of physicians. He will oversee the operations at Florida Hospital Flagler and Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach.