MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPRING 2004 ...
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I N t he Spotlight<br />
CONGRATULATIONS, EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH!<br />
Congratulations to the outstanding employees who were recognized for their exemplary<br />
performance and professionalism for the months of December, January and February 2003. Our<br />
sincere thanks and gratitude for all the hard work you have put forth to make Miami-Dade County a<br />
healthy and safe community.<br />
DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY<br />
Yainet Gómez<br />
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Michael Cover<br />
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Karen Weller<br />
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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is celebrating 100 years of professional social<br />
work all over the United States this month. That is why we want to acknowledge the work of our social<br />
workers. Our social workers here at the Miami-Dade County Health Department work to expand choices<br />
and opportunities for all people, with emphasis on vulnerable, disadvantaged, oppressed, and<br />
exploited people and groups. We commend all of you for your numerous contribution to the department<br />
and surrounding Miami-Dade County.<br />
EMPLOYEE NEWS<br />
Annie Neasman will retire after more than 30 years of public health service<br />
Deputy Secretary for Health/State Director of Public Health<br />
Nursing, Ms. Annie R. Neasman, R.N. M.S., is retiring effective<br />
May 21, <strong>2004</strong>.<br />
The announcement was made by DOH Secretary John O.<br />
Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., who said: “Neasman is among<br />
Florida's renowned public health leaders, and I am extremely<br />
honored and humbled to have served along side her.’’<br />
“Ms. Neasman's leadership at the Florida Department of<br />
Health will be sorely missed. She has been instrumental in our<br />
quest to make our department the best in the nation.<br />
Although she will be leaving the department, Ms. Neasman's<br />
passion for public health remains; and, she will continue her<br />
public health leadership role in her community,’’ Agwunobi<br />
added.<br />
An activity is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, <strong>2004</strong>, from<br />
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Room 301, Building 4052, Capital<br />
Circle Office Complex in Tallahassee, in celebration of Ms.<br />
Neasman's over 30 years of public health service to the state<br />
of Florida.<br />
Annie R. Neasman, Olga Connor and Sebastian, the UM<br />
mascot.<br />
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