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SUMMER

KIDS CALENDAR

HELPING

THE HOMELESS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMER KIDS CALENDAR ................................................................. 4

PICTURE MY PET PHOTO ALBUM ........................................................ 9

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 16

XpediCare

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 17

SOUTHWEST SPOTLIGHT ................................................................. 20

Miles To Go!

LIVING WELL ................................................................................... 21

Editor’s Note

Southwest Orlando Neighbors,

The staff of the Southwest Orlando

Bulletin understands that we all are

facing difficult times and are concerned

about the future impact of

COVID-19. During past challenging

times, our community and neighbors

have always come together to support

and encourage each other, and

we are confident this time will be no

different. We encourage you to support

our local businesses as you continue

to have personal, family and

household needs that must be met,

even during a time of crisis.

As you utilize local businesses to

take care of your essential needs,

be safe and abide by local orders

and Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention’s recommendations while

implementing social distancing. The

Southwest Orlando Bulletin has connected

our community and reflected

its business, neighborhood, school

and governmental activities for more

than 35 years, and we are committed

to reflecting the best of our communities

in these challenging times,

as well. For your convenience, you

can find links to the CDC, Florida

Department of Health, and Orange

County at the top of our web page at

www.southwestorlandobulletin.com.

Sincerely,

Lisa Sagers

Managing Editor

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Summer Kids

C a lendar

Summer is just around the corner, and soon, the 2019-20 school year

will be over. If you’re seeking kid-friendly activities to keep your children

entertained, active and out of trouble, then look no further. Southwest

Orlando Bulletin’s annual Summer Kids Calendar provides great ideas to

get you started!

ACTING, MODELING, IMAGE & CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT

CAMPS at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School, 803 S.

Orlando Ave., Suite F, Winter Park, 407-628-5989, www.lisamaile.com.

The Maile School trains in the areas of image and confidence development;

professional modeling and on-camera acting for TV, commercials

and film. Camps are held at The Maile School, and a special fashion camp

CREATIVE AND

INDIVIDUALIZED

EDUCATION

• Challenging, individualized curriculum that maximizes learning

capabilities through critical thinking, creative problem-solving and

hands-on education.

• Nurturing educators certified in child development, with more than

50 years of combined education experience.

• Fun, interactive learning environment with low student-to-teacher

ratios and modern classrooms.

• Outstanding range of subjects including languages, art, music,

science, public speaking and character development.

• Expansive indoor/outdoor play areas featuring a gym and

playground equipment.

NOW ENROLLING!

takes place at The Mall at

Millenia. One-day workshops

are available in etiquette, casting,

auditioning and more,

and all sessions are taught

by industry professionals.

Camps also include a free,

professional industry seminar

on breaking into the business

for parents. The school

has been training since 1982

and is home to John Peros

Casting.

ACTING, MUSICAL THEATER

& PRODUCTION CAMPS at

Theatre South Playhouse

at The Marketplace at Dr.

Phillips, 7601 Della Drive, Suite

15, Orlando, 407-601-4380,

www.theatresouthplayhouse.

org, enters its 11th summer

season. Full summer shows

include “Be More Chill” for

teens, “Freaky Friday” for fifththrough

ninth-graders, “Disney’s

Descendants” for kindergartners

through fifth-graders and

Campers learn self-esteem while experiencing

modeling and more at The Maile Image,

Modeling & Acting School.

Theatre South Playhouse enters its 11th summer

season and celebrates its own theater in Dr. Phillips.

East Orlando

2 Years - 2nd Grade:

(407) 431-0085

Winter Garden

12 Months - 5th Grade:

(407) 391-3780

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*Available at our Winter Garden location only

fifththrough 10th-graders, “The Lion King Experience” for kindergartners through

fifth-graders, and “Frozen Kids” for first- through fifth-graders. One-week production

camps for kindergartners through 12th-graders include “The Greatest Show

Camp,” “Dear Evan Hamilton,” “Dark Broadway” and “Princess Boot Camp.”

All of Theatre South’s teaching artists are professional performers who hold

bachelor’s degrees in fine arts or master’s degrees in theater. Costs range from

$225-$235 per week, and before- and after-care are available. What role will

you play?


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DANCE PROGRAMS at

Orlando Ballet School,

orlandoballet.org. OBS, which

has a brand-new, state-ofthe-art

location at Harriett’s

Orlando Ballet Centre, is regarded

as one of the finest

training academies and is the

official school of the Orlando

Ballet. Orlando Ballet School

adheres to the American

Ballet Theatre National Training

Curriculum and offers an

extensive summer program for

dancers of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a serious dancer looking

to refine your technique or a young dancer looking for some summer fun, OBS

has a summer program for you! Online registration is available.

LAKE CYPRESS SUMMER

CAMP at Windermere

Preparatory School; 6189

Winter Garden Vineland Road,

Windermere; 407-905-7737,

opt. 8; camp.windermereprep.

com; is a one-stop-shop camp

that includes tons of inflatables,

a video game truck,

magician, Gatorland, waterslides,

foam pit, carnival

and more! Twenty-four camp

rooms, including an arcade,

box forts, design-a-fort, maker

space, sensory, town and

Orlando Ballet School offers an extensive

summer program for dancers of all ages.

Lake Cypress Summer Camp attendees have a

multitude of activities to keep them engaged.

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country imaginative play, crafts and more, house loads of fun for children

5-14. Camp sessions take place June 1-July 31 (choose any weeks). The cost is

$280 per week from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or $345 from 7:45 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Register

today!

SPORTS CAMPS at Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter

Garden, 407-877-2744, www.foundationacademy.net/athletics/lion-pride

-sports-camp, include Krystal

Thomas Basketball Camps

and Lions Pride Sports Camp.

Basketball individual camps

take place June 4-5 from 9

a.m.-noon, and team camp

is June 11-12 at 9 a.m. The

cost is $80 and $300, respectively,

with participants

in the $300 camp receiving

a three-game guarantee. The

Lions Pride Sports Camp is

June 22-25 and July 20-23

from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is

$200 and $150, respectively.

In addition to many athletic options during the school

year, Foundation Academy offers fun sports camps

over the summer.

SUMMER CAMPS at Children’s Lighthouse, 220 Windermere Road,

Winter Garden, 407-395-0077, www.childrenslighthouse.com/wintergarden.

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INDY CAMP COST: $80

TEAM CAMP COST: $300 PER TEAM

REGISTER BY APRIL 15 AND RECEIVE EARLY BIRD RATES $70/$250

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Its school-age summer

camp program cares for

youngsters in kindergarten

through fifth grade.

Hours of operation are

6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Kids

enjoy two to three field

trips each week. The cost

is $150 per week, plus a

one-time summer activity

fee of $150.

Children’s Lighthouse’s summer camps put the fun in

summer!


SUMMER CAMPS at Cranium

Academy, 407-431-0085, 407-391-

3780, www.craniumacademy.com/

summer-camp-east-orlando/. Cranium

Academy’s 11-week summer camp program

provides an active, educational

and fun experience for children ages

2-10. Its main camp offers new themes

every week that combine science, art,

music, sports and more. One day, a child

can be an astronaut exploring planets in

Cranium Academy’s galaxy, the next day

he or she can be a soccer player learning

the physics of the perfect kick. It also

offers STEM (science, technology, engineering

and math) camps for children

Cranium Academy’s summer camps offer

a perfect combination of learning and fun.

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Summer

Show Camps

Professional theatre training

at the Dr. Phillips Marketplace!

www .The atreS out hPla yho use .org

CAMP

More than just a Camp!

Serving Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Celebration,

Winter Garden & MetroWest

Summer 2020 June 1 - August 7

10 weeks of fun!

Register today:

rosenjcc.org/campj

General Camp

Juniors (K-3)

Seniors (4-8)

Sports (K-8)

General Camp

water play

Special events and

performances

Fantastic JCC

Varied activities

All Camps

Daily lunch

Easy pick-up

Extended Care

available

7am-6:30pm

All camps

available in

1-week sessions

Includes

afternoon snack

Specialty Camps

Orlando Repertory

Theatre

Orlando Science Center

Jr. Magic Basketball Camp

Rock N’ Roll Camp

My Gym Camp

SuperAwesomeCool Art

Robotics Camp

Jr. Chefs Cooking Camp

Dance Camp

programs available

every week

Best instructors

from partner

organizations



4-10 that give them the opportunity to learn about the sciences through fun, innovative

programs. With more than 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space

to explore, an exciting curriculum and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art

learning technology, Cranium Academy is the ultimate summer camp destination.

SUMMER CAMPS at Gan

Israel Day Camp, 407-354-

3660, www.ilovegi.com, are

camps on 27 beautiful acres

that are dedicated to enriching

the lives of children from diverse

Jewish backgrounds and affiliations

through stimulating camp

experiences. Activities include

sports, swimming, archery, a

ropes course, watersports, art

and specialty fun shops. Camp

Gan Israel is part of the largest,

Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities at

Gan Israel Day Camp.

fastest-growing network of day camps, enjoying a reputation as a trendsetter

in Jewish camping, with innovative ideas and creative programs. CGI is accredited

by the American Camp Association. Camp sessions are June 29-July

24 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care is available.

SUMMER CAMPS at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road,

Orlando, 407-387-5330, campjorlando.org. Camp J at the Rosen JCC in

Dr. Phillips is the place to be! It

offers a full selection of summer

programs, open to all, including

a general camp, sports camp

and a variety of specialty camps.

This summer, Rosen JCC is proud

to host the Orlando Repertory

Theatre Camp (The REP), Orlando

Magic Basketball Camp, and My

Gym Camp as part of its growing

program. Extended care from 7

a.m.-6:30 p.m. is available.

SWIM LESSONS at Safety

First Swim School, 321-418-

6532, safetyfirstswim.com, offers

survival swim lessons at

West Orange Country Club,

3300 West Orange Country

Club Drive, Winter Garden.

Drowning is the leading cause

of accidental death in children

1-4 (U.S. Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention). The

truth is that although drowning

Campers make lifelong memories at Camp J at

the Rosen JCC.

The staff at Safety First Swim School makes

students their first priority.

is the No. 1 cause of accidental death in young children, it is also true that this

unfortunate statistic is 100% preventable. According to officials at the National

Institute of Health, swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88%. ª

EDUCATIONAL CHILD

CARE WITH A PURPOSE!

June 29th - July 24th

Camp Gan Israel is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of

children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations, through a

stimulating camping experience. Campers are infused with a deep sense

of pride in their Jewish heritage, and love for the land of Israel. We put

great focus on child safety and program quality. We offer a variety of

“Funshops” to suit each camper’s interest and talent.

• State-of-the-art security system with

cameras in every classroom

• Internet link between child’s room &

your PC

• 6 weeks to VPK, plus before & afterschool

care for elementary-school ages

• Oversized outdoor, сovered playground

structures with Sofplay and a

Splash Pad

• Faith-based learning center Free Registration

Up to $75 Value

Hours of Operation:

6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Monday thru Friday

(407) 395-0077

220 Windermere Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

www.ChildrensLighthousePOF.com

Email: admin@childrenslighthouse.com

GIVE US A CALL TODAY

TO SCHEDULE A TOUR!


Picture

MyPet

PH TO

Picture

MyPet

PH TO

Our readers sent in so many great photos of their adorable

pets for this year’s Picture My Pet Photo Album that we

couldn’t fit them all into one issue!

We extend big thank-yous to all the residents and their

animal pals who participated in this year’s album!

FRISBEE FRIENDS

LAKE CYPRESS

CAMP

AT WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Tally (left) and Doug belong to Paul and Candace Ryan of

Glynwood I.

BECAUSE TWO ARE

BETTER THAN ONE

Addy (left) and Angus belong to Tracy Carrasco

of Bronson’s Landing.

Willy (left) and Wally belong to Armand and

Marina Gosselin of Kelso.

BINGE-WATCHING

BROS

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LAKE CYPRESS

CAMP

AT WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

2020 CAMP OPTIONS:

$280 // 9AM - 3PM CAMP DAY or $345 // 7:45AM - 5:45PM

Contact Kim Schultz, Camp Director, with questions.

407-905-7737 opt. 8 or camp@windermereprep.com

ON-CAMPUS FIELD TRIPS EVERY WEEK!

Inflatables, Gatorland, Video Game Truck, Magician, Foam Pit, Water Slides, Mad Scientist, Carnival, and more!

24 SPECIALTY CAMP ROOMS!

Box Forts, Arcade, Game Room, Maker Space, Sensory Room,

Board Games, Build-It, Town Center, Build-a-Fort, Crafts,

Perler Beads, 4 Gaga Rooms, and more!

*Half-day mini-camps available as well. 9AM - 12PM (science, art, stem, makerspace, etc)

REGISTER TODAY at Camp.WindermerePrep.com


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PUPPY LOVE

PURRFECT

AFTERNOON

NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH

Lexi belongs to Jaxon Downs of Winter

Garden.

Tucker B. belongs to Greg and LouAnn

White of Southwest Orlando.

Nala belongs to Savannah Ryan of

Stonecrest Glynwood.

PROUD POOCH

Kody belongs to Kristin McLean

of Stoneybrook West.

QUITE FETCHING

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Bell belongs to the Jones family of

Turtle Creek.


COLD NOSE,

WARM HEART

I’VE HAD A RUFF DAY

MIDDAY SNOOZE

Ollie belongs to Crystal Edwards of Bay

Lakes.

Lexie belongs to Pamela Washko of

Orange Tree.

Cash belongs to Justin, Heather, Hudson,

Finley and Delaney Allen of Stoneybrook

West.

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CAT HAIR, DON’T CARE

SWEET DREAMERS

Candy, Cane, Tango and Midnight

belong to Joe and Mary Dopico of Bele

Meade.

CLASSY NEVER GOES

OUT OF STYLE

Marco (left) and Millie belong to Kingsley and Devin

Elmore of The Reserve at Cypress Point.

Zsa Zsa belongs to Aya Fagan of Vizcaya.

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Cider (left) and Kylee belong to Lauren

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Lucy (left) and Ricky belong to Lisa Sagers,

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Mac belongs to Lisa Sagers, managing editor.

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XpediCare

Delivering the Promise of Telemedicine

When something doesn’t feel right

in your body — it could be a sore

throat, itchy eyes or a toothache —

your first instinct may be to make an

appointment with your primary care

physician or make a stop at your local

urgent care facility. However, the

notorious long waits and frustrating

runarounds of office visits can be

more painful than the ailment that

brought you there in the first place.

But what if there was an easier

way to get the care that you need?

Thai Pham, M.D., and Texas-based

physician, Phu Do, M.D., who met

while attending Brown University, decided

to address a problem they were

seeing in medical offices. People

would come in for basic concerns

and ended up spending too much

time and too much money to get a

relatively simple diagnosis and care.

“When it takes so much time, you’re

less likely to do it; and if you’re less

likely to do it, your heath suffers,” Dr.

Pham said about visiting a doctor’s

office. “The expense you pay in both

time and money is disproportional.”

Two years ago, Drs. Pham and

Do created a solution: XpediCare.

Dr. Pham used his computer science

knowledge to develop a secure

videoconferencing software

that takes telemedicine to the next

level. Patients can access Dr. Pham

or one of his two nurse practitioners

directly through the website at

www.xpedicare.com. After you set

an appointment, you will be sent a

link to access the videoconferencing

tool either by text or email. Patients

also have the option to download

XpediCare’s app, also developed by

Dr. Pham.

Drs. Pham and Do started XpediCare

because they saw “that as time goes

on, medical care has too many layers

between the person providing care

and the person receiving care.”

As it is becoming more difficult to

get care, Dr. Pham wanted to provide

a platform that made care more

personal and more direct.

“What we aim to do is remove all

those barriers to put you in direct

contact with our providers,” he said.

“When you message us, you’re talking

to someone who is immediately

in power to help you. That’s how we

can develop a relationship. Care is

not transactional.”

Transparency &

Personal Connection

For Dr. Pham, the most important

aspects of health care are transparency

and direct personal connection,

something he finds lacking in

most medical practices today. Many

offices utilize a patient portal to

share information with their patients,

but none can compare to the direct

access of XpediCare.

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

“We are really the most transparent

practice anywhere, because you

get all your medical records at the

time they’re created,” Dr. Pham said.

“Nothing is hidden from you.”

The patient gets immediate access

to all of the doctor’s notes, as well

as lab and diagnostic results. Orders

are sent in PDF form straight to the

patient. All medical documents are

secured and protected by HIPPA

compliant technology.

“You’re in complete control of all

your medical records and information,”

Dr. Pham said.

Getting the Care You Need

Common issues that bring patients

to XpediCare are upper-respiratory

infections, dental pain, urinary

tract infections, cold/flu symptoms

and more. Dr. Pham and his team

can also treat hypertension and

hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism,

ordering the blood tests and monitoring

any changes to make medication

adjustments.

Each visit is only $39, and patients

with or without health insurance pay

the same fee. If Dr. Pham isn’t able

to help remotely, the patient is refunded

the cost of the visit. He also

does not prescribe any controlled

medications.

Using his videoconferencing technology,

Dr. Pham can direct you in

performing exams that wouldn’t otherwise

be able to be done just over

the phone.

“We’re here to help you,” he said.

“Care should be made available as

much as possible and as affordable

as possible, so you can get the care

you need.”

Transcending the Barriers

During the current health crisis, Dr.

Pham and his team will continue to

remain available. Connecting with a

physician remotely means skipping

the commute and waiting room, and

still having access to the care you

need if you are social distancing or

under quarantine.

“We’re not here just for the crises,

and we’re not here only for your

pink eyes and sore throat,” Dr. Pham

said. “We can help manage chronic

diseases, as well, in a manner that

is much easier and on your own

time.”

Dr. Pham believes telemedicine

came with a promise — to make

care more accessible. And with

XpediCare, he is delivering on that

promise.

“We want to truly deliver the promise

of telemedicine, to be able to

help people and transcend the barriers

of distance and time and cost,

where it’s really needed.”

For more information, visit xpedicare.com. ª

n Dr. Phillips

William H. Gottfried, a resident

of Dr. Phillips, released his 20th

book, In Light of the Cross. A native

of Bucyrus, Ohio, William is the firstborn

of six children. Facing various

challenges growing up, he attended

nine different schools, which stunted

his reading and grammar skills.

However, he persevered, graduating

from high school and earning a

bachelor’s in religion at Columbia

Union College (now Washington

Adventist University) in Takoma Park,

Maryland.

n Ocoee

During an Ocoee City Commission

meeting, Nasseam McPherson

James, assistant director of the

Florida Department of Health in

Orange County, presented the city

of Ocoee with its 2019 Healthy

Community Champion plaque.

Ocoee was among 33 communities

to receive the honor this past

year from Florida DOH’s Healthy

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD

Community Champions Recognition

Program. The town was recognized

for building a sustainable community


compiled by Lauren Salinero

Nasseam McPherson James (third from right), assistant director at the Florida

Department of Health Orange County, presents a 2019 Healthy Community Champion plaque

to Ocoee officials (l. to r.) Commissioner Larry Brinson Sr., Commissioner Rosemary

Wilsen, Mayor Rusty Johnson, Commissioner Richard Firstner and Commissioner

George Oliver III.

and adopting planning and urban

design best practices. These efforts

increase community connectivity;

provide for different modes of travel;

and increase access to facilities,

services and activities to improve

overall health, physical activity and

social interaction. Ocoee is in the

process of updating its parks, which

includes the addition of interactive

and stimulating play equipment and

assessing bicycle and pedestrian

connectivity to parks. Another highlight

was Ocoee’s on-site health clinic

that provides city employees with

easy access to wellness facilities and

services.

n Windermere

Officials of The First Tee of Central

Florida named Scott Spragg, a

longtime resident of Windermere,

as the organization’s new executive

director. He succeeds Tom

Lawrence, who served as executive

director since launching the Central

Florida chapter in 2012 until his move

last July to a new position at First

Tee’s headquarters in St. Augustine.

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resident Scott

Spragg is

appointed

executive director

of The First Tee of

Central Florida.

Sherry Dircks, longtime program

director, served as interim executive

director for the past eight months.

A stunning

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Crescent in

Windermere,

submitted by

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to the center of downtown, which

includes a revitalized business and

arts district. Additionally, the trail

will soon be linked to the 250-mile

Coast to Coast Connector Trail, a

paved bike trail route between St.

Petersburg and Titusville.

Ian Mogollon of Winter Garden

took part in the Florida College

System Activities Association State

Forensics Tournament with the

Tallahassee Community College

Forensics Team. Kudos to him and

his fellow team members for winning

the state championship!

Anne Hastings of Windermere

was elected to the position of public

relations representative of the

Association of International Students

at the University of Mount Union for

2020. Elected by their peers, these

students help their organization and

others around campus with the challenges

of being foreign/international

students.

n Winter Garden

The city of Winter Garden was recognized

by the Florida Department

of Environmental Protection as

Florida’s 10th and newest trail town.

The Office of Greenways and Trails,

a component of DEP’s Florida State

Parks system, developed the Trail

Town program in 2018 to recognize

communities based on accessibility,

amenities, safety signage and proximity

to businesses. The historic downtown

of Winter Garden, listed on the

National Registry of Historic Places,

is a favorite destination for West

Orange residents and those traveling

the award-winning West Orange

Trail. The West Orange Trail links

cyclists, joggers and pedestrians

Winter Garden resident and

Windermere High School graduate

Mariam Saied was selected

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executive board of WHCL-FM radio

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n Et Al

Rachel Simmons of Windermere

and Sarah Villalpando of

Dr. Phillips were inducted into The

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

and Nova Southeastern University,

respectively. Phi Kappa Phi is the

oldest, most-selective, collegiate

honor society of all academic disciplines.

Rachel and Sarah are

among approximately 30,000

students, faculty members, professional

staff and alumni who are

initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each

year. Membership is by invitation

only and requires nomination and

approval by a chapter.


West Orange Chamber of Commerce members celebrate the opening of Dentists of Ocoee.

West Orange Chamber of

Commerce representatives held a

ribbon-cutting for Dentists of Ocoee.

WOCC builds partnerships, strong

businesses and commitment to the

community by serving as the leading

business advocate in Central Florida,

facilitating opportunity to nearly

1,000 member businesses. For more

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Two years ago, Danielle

Newbold of Windermere was

driving in Orlando with her 9-yearold

son, Miles. They were stopped

at a traffic light, and a homeless

man approached their vehicle.

Miles insisted that they give the

man some money. Danielle explained

that she was hesitant to

hand over cash for fear the man

“would spend it on something that

may hurt him.” Miles became very

upset.

Danielle was home-schooling

Miles, the oldest of her three children,

and saw this experience as a

teachable moment. She suggested

they do a research project about

how to better help the homeless

population.

Within a year, what started as

a one-semester project became a

501(c)(3), not-for-profit agency named

Miles To Go. Its mission is

to “spread love one person at a

time” by hand-delivering tote bags

packed with essentials like water,

food, toiletries and clothes to the

local homeless community.

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“At first we were collecting the supplies

and storing them in bins in my

home,” Danielle said. “But we quickly

outgrew that space.”

SPOTLIGHT

Miles To Go!

Teachable Moment Turns Into Nonprofit

by Leona Braun

Windermere

residents

Danielle

and Miles

Newbold create

the nonprofit

Miles To Go

to help supply

homeless men,

women and

children with

basic necessities.

When Miles’ home-based project

took off, his younger siblings began

to understand what a huge impact

their big brother was having. Violet,

now 8, suggested they include a

teddy bear for the women’s shelter

bags in case the recipient has a

child. The youngest child, Reed, at

7, became concerned that children

in foster care were lonely and didn’t

have things of their own.

The teachable moment became a

family charitable organization with

Mom running the operation.

“My son hired me at age 10 to

work for him,” Danielle said.

Soon Danielle realized there was a

need to differentiate the bags of 14

essential items between male and female

supplies. Now there are three

colors of bags. The original black totes

are for people encountered on the

street. The purple bags are for women

in homeless shelters like Harbor

House of Central Florida, a domestic

abuse shelter. The new, red bags are

slated to go to children in foster care.

Coalition for the Homeless of Central

Florida and Covenant House Florida

for homeless youth, also receive bags

for distribution.

This past November, Miles To

Go moved into its own offices in a

space shared with Orlando Body

and Movement Therapy in Suite 170

at 6651 Vineland Road in Orlando.

Danielle has an office and her supplies

there along with a boutique,

where people can purchase Miles To

Go items, including T-shirts. All funds

go toward buying more supplies and

totes for the charity. For a suggested

donation of $30, one can purchase

a filled tote to keep and distribute

from his or her car.

Danielle believes you need to “find

the good in people” and engage

them in helping to ease the desperation

of homelessness.

Miles is very proud to have the notfor-profit

named for him and thanks

his mom for helping it grow into a

charity. His current duties at Miles To

Go involve graphic design, including

the charity’s logo.

“My classmates know about what

I do and like to help out, especially

with bag packing,” Miles said.

He hopes the momentum follows

him through high school and

beyond.

Miles To Go gets assistance packing

the tote bags from Girl Scout

troops, high school students in need

of community service hours, church

groups, and friends and neighbors.

On Feb. 24, a family fun and packing

event was held in front of the organization’s

offices. More than 300

bags were packed and are now

ready for distribution. Some went

right into the cars of volunteers, so

they could immediately be handed

to someone who could benefit from

the bags’ contents.

“We are overwhelmed by the support

of our community and estimate

400 people came out,” Danielle

said. “While this was a free event,

there were fundraising activities like

a silent auction. Together, we raised

almost $9,000.”

To find out how to give back to

your community, visit Miles to Go’s

website at milestogocharities.org.

Inquiries for the purchasing or filling

of tote bags can be directed to

milestogocharities@gmail.com.

Of course, you can also visit

Danielle at her office. She would

love to tell you more about the organization

and how you can “spread

love one person at a time,” too. ª

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COMPUTER

TECHNOLOGY

MAKES FOR

LESS INVASIVE

DENTISTRY

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Your dentist advises you to get a

crown for a broken, defective or unsightly

tooth. Depending on the practice,

you may be scheduled for two

visits — about two weeks apart — or

have the entire process completed in

a couple of hours.

Thanks to computer-aided design

(CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing

(CAM), being fitted with a

crown is quicker and easier for dental

patients.

Using CAD/CAM is an option

you may be increasingly asked to

consider.

Although you may not be acquainted

with the concept, it isn’t new.

“This technology has been around

for about 30 years; 1984 was the

first experimental crown,” said Dr.

Ibrahim Duqum, an assistant

professor of prosthodontics and director

of the NEXT (Next Education

Experience and Technology) Center,

The University of North Carolina,

Chapel Hill.

Many dentists do not have CAD/

CAM equipment, which is very costly,

or they are just introducing it.

Computer Technology

Makes for Less Invasive Dentistry

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DENTISTRY

“It is the future,” wrote Dr.

Kenneth Waliszewski, an adjunct

professor, general dental

sciences/prosthodontics, Marquette

Uni versity School of Dentistry, in an

email interview.

Since the introduction, there have

been almost five generations of

machines, and the technology has

improved.

Briefly, here’s how CAD/CAM creates

a crown.

A digital picture is made of the

tooth or a replica of the tooth. The

computer software has a library

of tooth shapes. The computer operator

selects a shape as a starting

point, which is then modified using

software. When the

tooth design is complete

the computer

file is sent to the

computer-assisted

milling machine. A

block of the chosen

crown material is

placed in the workspace,

and robotic

grinders carve and

sculpt the tooth, following

the digital file

information from the

computer design.

The outcome depends

on how well

the technology is

mastered.

“Skill, talent and experience

[are] needed

to fabricate any

crown from any material

using any system,”

Dr. Waliszewski

wrote.

If you have the choice, you may

wonder whether a CAD/CAM crown

fits as well, is as durable and has

the same aesthetic qualities as traditional

crowns. And, you no doubt

want to know whether the process is

a hassle.

Here’s what the experts said:

• Ease of the procedure. Perhaps

the most appealing advantage of

the CAD/CAM crown is that you’re

done in a day, said Dr. Matthew

Messina, American Dental

Association spokesperson.

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Typically, without CAD/CAM,

your dentist shapes the tooth to receive

the crown, takes an impression

and makes a protective temporary

crown. A dental laboratory creates a

permanent replacement, which can

take a couple of weeks. The crown is

sent back to the dentist who fits it in

your mouth.

Using CAD/CAM, your dentist

skips the impression and eliminates

the temporary crown. You don’t have

to worry about the temporary crown

cracking, coming loose or interfering

with your diet. You get your permanent

crown the same day.

• Fit. “A lot of studies talk about fit,”

said Dr. Kenneth Aschheim, associate

clinical professor, New York

University College of Dentistry, New

York City. “No question. Millions of

these restorations have been done

and fit into clinical acceptance.”

• Durability. Even though the procedure

is less time-consuming, you

don’t want to return in a year or two

with a cracked CAD/CAM crown.

That’s not an issue, according to dental

experts.

“Studies show that these crowns

have the same fit, same longevity

as lab crowns, [those created

in dental laboratories],” Dr. Duqum

said.

“Full porcelain crowns are every

bit as strong as what’s being used in

the lab,” Dr. Messina said. “They’re

extremely hard.”

In a study in the Journal of

International Oral Health, looking at

the research on in-office CAD/CAM

dentistry, the authors concluded that

CAD/CAM crowns show a high level

of fracture resistance.

• Aesthetic qualities. Although

vanity may not be an issue for you,

you’ll still want a crown that closely

resembles your other teeth. This is

where CAD/CAM is still being perfected.

You may not notice it, but

take a look, and you’ll see that your

natural teeth aren’t monochromatic.

You’ll spot different colors at the

gum, center and even top, according

to Dr. Aschheim, an expert on

aesthetic dentistry.

A dentist not only has to match the

colors of the crown to those of your

other teeth but match them at the correct

parts.

This is being addressed. Dentists

can choose from materials in a greater

range of colors, and a number of

dental offices have custom-shading

abilities.

“It’s even more customized than in

the past,” Dr. Aschheim said.

But again, if time is a factor and

you don’t want to lengthen the procedure,

this may not be ideal for you.

Instead, you may choose whether

to have a CAD/CAM crown based


on the location of the tooth or teeth.

You may not care whether a crown

on a molar isn’t a color match but

want an incisor crown to blend in.

Even though CAD/CAM is a growing

part of dentistry, don’t assume

that not having it is a sign that your

dentist is outmoded or old-fashioned.

“CAD is a tool,” Dr. Messina

said. “You can have lab-produced

gorgeous porcelain crowns. You

can have great quality from CAD

technology.”

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With all of the news around the

novel coronavirus, the flu is getting

the backseat to all the attention. But

what you should know is that flu

season is still in full force, affecting

millions of Americans. According

to the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC), flu activity

is reportedly still high and is expected

to continue at this level for

weeks.

That said, for most Americans, the

threat of the seasonal flu is currently

greater than that of the coronavirus

(COVID-19). To protect your whole

health, we’re sharing information to

help you remain vigilant about flu

symptoms, understand how the flu,

common cold and coronavirus differ,

and learn prevention strategies

to help protect you from both.

Common Cold, Flu

& Coronavirus: How They Compare

The common cold, flu and coronavirus

are all infectious viruses that

affect the respiratory tract. They’re

also all spread person-to-person and

through direct contact with droplets

(either airborne or on a surface) that

contain the virus itself.

The common cold rarely has serious

complications; however, the flu

and coronavirus can. So, we’re going

to focus on the important differences

between the flu and coronavirus

particularly.

How They Affect the Body

The CDC explains the seasonal flu

is caused by contagious influenza viruses

that can infect the nose, throat

and, at times, the lungs. Symptoms

can range from mild to very severe,

leading to death in rarer cases.

The good news is that a vaccine

is available for the flu. Those who

have received the flu vaccine and

get the flu tend to experience less

severe symptoms for a shorter period

of time compared to people who

have not had the vaccine and get

the flu.

The current coronavirus outbreak

is related to COVID-19, which is a

new strain of coronavirus that’s recently

been identified. There are actually

many types of coronaviruses

that cause a variety of illnesses from

Coronavirus, Flu or Common Cold:

Know the Difference

the common cold to other severe diseases

you may have heard of such

as MERS and SARS.

COVID-19 is a contagious virus

that mainly infects the lungs.

While some people have only

minor symptoms, others may develop

pneumonia or severe lung

damage. It’s important to note that

the flu also can also lead to viral

pneumonia.

Populations Most at Risk

According to the CDC, young children,

adults age 65 years and older,

pregnant women and those with

chronic medical conditions such as

asthma, diabetes and heart disease

are at a higher risk of flu-related

complications.

The new coronavirus is still being

studied, but current information suggests

older adults and those with

chronic health conditions may also

be at risk for more severe effects of

the virus. Interestingly, young children

have been less affected.

Currently, the risk for contracting

the flu is still high in the general

U.S. population. In contrast, the risk

of contracting the coronavirus is still

relatively low for most people in the

United States.

According to the CDC’s risk assessment

for COVID-19, those at a

higher-risk include:

• People in communities where

ongoing community spread of the

coronavirus has been reported

• Healthcare workers caring for

patients with coronavirus

• Those with close contact to a

person with coronavirus

• Travelers returning from affected

international locations with community

spread

Symptoms

Compared to the coronavirus, the

flu has more symptoms. They often

appear suddenly and include:

• Cough

• Fatigue

• Fever/chills

• Headaches

• Muscle or body aches

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Sore throat

• Vomiting and diarrhea (more

common in children)

Just to point out, the common cold

may involve a fever, but it usually

has less severe symptoms that often

only affect the upper respiratory

tract, causing relatively minor sinus

congestion, drainage and a related

cough.

The coronavirus, on the other hand,

can have a longer window between

exposure and showing symptoms

compared to the flu and common

cold, which is currently thought to be

anywhere from two to 14 days.

The CDC reports that the main

symptoms of the coronavirus are the

following:

• Fever

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

As you can see, the coronavirus

has fewer primary symptoms that

mostly affect the respiratory tract.

While rarer, the World Health

Organization explains that severe

cases of coronavirus can cause more

life-threatening symptoms such as

pneumonia, severe acute respiratory

syndrome, kidney failure and

death.

Treatment

For the seasonal flu, antiviral

treatment can be effective for some

people in reducing the length and

severity of symptoms as well as severe

complications like pneumonia if

taken within 48 hours of onset.

Most cases of the flu can be managed

with over-the-counter remedies

at home; however, those in higherrisk

categories should always call

their doctor immediately with flu

symptoms.

For the coronavirus, there’s no

antiviral treatment at this time.

Treatment depends on the severity

of symptoms, but anyone with

symptoms of the coronavirus and in

the risk assessment categories we

discussed above should call their


doctor immediately and follow their

guidance on next steps. It’s very important

to call your doctor’s office

or urgent care center first before

arriving so they can take necessary

precautions.

Prevention

The CDC recommends the annual

flu vaccine as the best way

to prevent flu. Since there’s no vaccine

available for the coronavirus

at this time, prevention focuses on

following the CDC’s travel notices

and following everyday prevention

activities.

According to the CDC, these strategies

can help prevent the transmission

of many respiratory illnesses,

including the flu and coronavirus.

• Avoiding others who are sick

• After getting medical care, staying

home when sick

• Using a tissue or elbow to cover

your coughs and sneezes

• Cleaning frequently touched

surfaces and objects with a household

detergent daily

• Cleaning visibly dirty surfaces with

a detergent and then a disinfectant

• Frequently washing your hands

often with soap and water for at

least 20 seconds

• Using a hand sanitizer that contains

at least 60% alcohol

As your partner in whole health,

AdventHealth will help keep you up

to date with the latest information

and recommendations about the

recent coronavirus outbreak. You

can also see the latest information

and recommendations by visiting

coronavirussignsandsymptoms.com. ª

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As I begin to transition into my

new leadership role at Community

Health Centers, I have taken some

time to reflect upon what it personally

means to me to be a physician

CEO.

I consider my medical career to be

a great honor and privilege. Having

been directly involved in patient care

for the majority of my career, first as

a nurse and then as a physician, I

have been fortunate to gain a perspective

that others may not necessarily

have had the opportunity to

experience.

This perspective helped me see

first-hand how business, operational

and administrative decisions impact

the delivery of care. No matter

which challenges we are presented

with, the well-being of our patients

and workforce must always remain

a priority.

As a physician, I was trained to

always question and evaluate. I

was also trained to remain calm

throughout stressful situations and

quickly analyze evidence and

make recommendations for the

best possible outcomes. I believe

that these experiences prepared

me well for this next step in my

career.

Thinking beyond a current isolated

situation to be able to solve bigger

problems is another area where I believe

that physician training is valuable.

However, the most vital aspect

of being a physician is also the most

important aspect of being a CEO,

and that is to care deeply about

the people whose lives you are responsible

for. I take this responsibility

very seriously and look forward

to this next chapter in my life and

career. ª

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With Knowledge

by Syed O. Quadri, M.D., Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

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There are many types of human

coronaviruses, including some

that commonly cause upper-respiratory

tract illnesses. COVID-19

is a new disease caused by a

new coronavirus that has never

been seen in humans in the past.

The current understanding about

how COVID-19 spreads is largely

based on what is known about

other coronaviruses studied in the

past.

Because COVID-19 is new, there is

more to learn about how it spreads,

the severity of illness it causes, and

to what extent it may spread in the

U.S. The symptoms reported for patients

who have COVID-19 are fever,

sore throat, dry cough, headaches,

fatigue and shortness of breath,

leading to lung fibrosis in some. If

you have this cluster of symptoms,

please contact your primary care

physician as soon as possible and

isolate yourself.

People with or without COVID-19

are developing severe anxiety, panic

and paranoia about getting sick or

even dying. Social distancing, cleanliness,

using masks if ill, using hand

sanitizers and isolation from public

gatherings will help in fighting this

pandemic.

Unfortunately, the United States

wasn’t 100% prepared for a pandemic

like we are facing. Let’s all be

strong and help each other to overcome

this.

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n Orange County’s Stay at

Home Order

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

joined Orange County Mayor Jerry

L. Demings in supporting a Stay at

Home Order for all residents and the

closing of all nonessential businesses

through April 9.

Residents can go to the grocery

store or pharmacy to purchase food

and essential items; go to medical

appointments but should check with

their doctors first; go to a restaurant

for takeout; care for a family member

or loved one; and take a walk, ride

a bike, jog and be outside for exercise,

remembering to keep at least

6 feet of space between themselves

and others. They cannot visit friends

and family if there is no urgent need

or go to work unless they are providing

essential services as defined by

the order.

Essential businesses include

health care providers; grocery store

employees; food cultivation workers;

hotels and motels; any business

that provides food, shelter, social

services or necessities of life; media;

gas stations; auto supply stores; auto

repair and towing companies; banks

and other financial institutions; hardware

stores; licensed contractors;

businesses providing mailing and

shipping services; laundromats and

dry cleaners; restaurants that offer

a pickup option or delivery; schools

providing free food services to students;

businesses that supply office

products to anyone who works from

home; any business selling medical

equipment and supply providers;

businesses shipping groceries or

goods to residences; airlines; taxis;

bus employees; home-based care

for seniors, adults or children; assisted

living facilities and nursing

homes; legal services; landscape

and pool care businesses; child care

facilities; businesses operating at

an airport or governmental facility;

pet supply stores; logistics providers;

telecommunications providers;

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providers of propane or natural

gas; construction sites; architectural,

engineering and land surveying services;

factories and plants; waste

management services; businesses

interacting with customers solely

through electronic or telephonic

means; and businesses delivering

products through mail.

n Fighting hunger,

feeding hope

Second Harvest Food Bank

of Central Florida representatives

are monitoring developments

regarding the spread of COVID-19

in the community. The organization

is also communicating daily with local

emergency services and Feeding

America.

The loss of economic activity, especially

in the tourism section, is impacting

thousands of hourly workers and

their families. If you are in need of

food assistance, call 407-295-5009

or visit the food bank’s online food locator

at www.feedhopenow.org/site/

spageserver/?pagename=need_food

to find a list of feeding partners near

your residency. Be sure to call before

going there to make sure hours and location

have not changed. Anyone who

needs assistance during the weekend

should call United Way’s 2-1-1.

The food bank is also seeking donations

to meet its growing demand

of food assistance. In addition, individuals

can start a virtual food

drive. For more information about

helping, call 407-295-1066 or email

info@feedhopenow.org.

n The ALICE Recovery

Fund

In response to the COVID-19

pandemic, Heart of Florida United

Way has established a fund to

support Central Florida residents

whose financially stability is being

impacted. The focus of the fund is

to support the ALICE — asset-limited,

income-constrained, employed

— population experiencing hardship

because of decreased hours or

unpaid leave. The fund may provide

assistance with rent, mortgage and

utility bills to help prevent eviction

and homelessness.

If you reside in Orange, Osceola

or Seminole counties and need assistance

because of the pandemic, call

2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211,

or visit hfuw.org/chat.

n Help from The Salvation

Army

In Florida, The Salvation Army

is distributing Church in a Box kits

that contain devotional materials for

adults, teens and children, as well as

activities and games. The kits also

contain hand sanitizer, doughnuts

for breakfast, etc.

The organization is also providing

meals for children who are missing

a meal each day by being out of

school and is delivering food boxes

to seniors after weekly programming

was canceled. It also is distributing

food items donated by Universal

Orlando Resort, which closed due

to COVD-19 concerns, and accepting

online prayer requests. Local

Salvation Army officers will call

those requesting prayers to provide

emotional and spiritual care over the

phone.

In addition, a temporary outdoor

emergency shelter at The Salvation

Army Orlando Area Command is

open for male residents. Although

space is limited, the organization

is committed to housing as many

people as guidelines permit. The

community dinner is still available

for children, women and men

in need of a meal. Serving begins

at 3:30 p.m. and is takeout

only.

For more information, visit www.

salvationarmyusa.org/usn/covid19.

n Response from the city

of Orlando

The Orlando Fire Department has

updated response protocols related

to a respiratory illness and will ask

for patients to meet paramedics outside

of their location if they are able

to do so without compromising their

medical condition.

Residents and businesses are encouraged

to reach out to the following

for any help they need:

• The Orlando Economic

Partnership created an online resource

center for employers and businesses

to serve as a one-stop-shop for

information and resources available

through our region. For more information,

visit business.orlando.org/l/

coronavirus-business-resource-center.

• Florida Department of

Economic Opportunity (DEO) officials

asked business owners to

take a survey to assess the impact

of the virus on business operations

and also activated the Florida Small

Business Emergency Bridge Loan

Program to support small businesses

impacted by COVID-19. The program

provides short-term, interestfree

loans to small businesses that

experience economic injury from

COVID-19. For more information,

visit floridadisasterloan.org/.

• The Small Business Administration’s

(SBA) Economic Injury Disaster

Loans offer up to $2 million in economic

assistance to help small businesses

overcome loss of revenue

resulting from COVID-19. These

low-interest, long-term loans may be

used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts

payable and other bills that

cannot be paid because of the disaster’s

impact. For more information,

visit disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

information/index.

• Orlando City Hall and other city

administrative buildings are closed

to the public. Residents should visit

orlando.gov to request city services

or interact with city government.

• The Hispanic Office for Local

Assistance (HOLA) is offering services

virtually, and residents can

call 407-246-4310 or email hola@

cityoforlando.net.

• Orange County’s Crisis

Assistance Program provides county

residents with a one-time benefit to

help with rent and utilities. To make

an appointment for a phone call

with a case manager, call 407-836-

6500.

• Orange County Public Schools

is offering grab-and-go meals

for students to pick up at school

sites.

• Residents whose employment

was negatively impacted as a result

of COVID-19 can apply for reemployment

assistance benefits (formerly

known as unemployment compensation)

from the Florida Department

of Economic Opportunity. For

more information, call 1-800-204-

2418 or visit www.floridajobs.org/

reemployment-assistance-service-center/

reemployment-assistance/claimants.

The city is monitoring this everevolving

situation and will continue

to update its website dedicated to its

response to COVID-19 at orlando.

gov/covid19.

n Call center

information

If residents are experiencing

COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough

and shortness of breath, they should

first call their health care provider or

the Florida Department of Health’s

dedicated COVID-19 call center at

1-866-779-6121. The call center is

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available 24/7 and was established

to answer general questions residents

and visitors may have.

Residents can also send questions

via email to covid-19@flhealth.

gov. For additional information,

visit Florida Department of Health’s

dedicated COVID-19 webpage at

www.floridahealth.gov/covid-19.

The Florida Department of Health

in Orange County (DOH-Orange)

has established a coronavirus call

center for Orange County residents.

The phone number is 407-

723-5004. The center is available

Monday through Friday, from

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

n A letter from WOCC

submitted by Stina D’Uva, president/CEO of

West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Dear Business Community Members,

During this difficult time, the West

Orange Chamber is here to help our

business community navigate through

the CODIV-19 pandemic. We know

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that we all must stay focused and

work together to get through this

crisis. We asked our chamber members

to complete a survey detailing

the impacts they’re seeing due to the

coronavirus. What we learned from

the survey is that our members need

financial help.

On Monday, March 16, Gov.

DeSantis activated the Florida

Small Business Emergency Bridge

Loan Program to support small businesses

impacted by COVID-19.

The bridge loan program, managed

by the Florida Department

of Economic Opportunity (DEO),

will provide short-term, interestfree

loans to small businesses

that experienced economic injury

from COVID-19. The application

period is open and runs

through May 8, 2020. Now is

the time to act; do so by going to

floridadisasaterloan.org to apply.

Another option available is Florida

Department of Economic Opportunity’s

Short Time Compensation

Program for Employees. The Short-

Time Compensation program is a voluntary

employer program designed

to help employers maintain their

staff by reducing the weekly working

hours during temporary slowdowns

instead of temporarily laying

off employees. For more information,

visit floridajobs.org/office-directory/

division-of-workforce-services.

In addition, the SBA Economic

Injury Disaster Loan Program is available

for small businesses. This is another

tool to help assist our business

community during this predicament.

To learn more, visit sba.gov/page/

coronavirus-covid-19-small-businessguidance-loan-resources.

We also heard from our members

that you need help retooling

your organization/business plan.

Our local SBDC is here to help

you. You can schedule a virtual appointment

with Chuck Wheeler,

a certified business consultant, to

help you adjust your business in

this challenging time. To schedule

an appointment with Chuck, visit

sbdcorlando.com/consulting.

In addition to all this information,

we are offering virtual opportunities

for our members to stay connected.

Please feel free to reach out to me

directly if you have any questions or

any thoughts on what we, the West

Orange Chamber, can be doing for

businesses and our west Orange

County business community.

n President Trump expands

Medicare’s telehealth

benefits

Medicare beneficiaries are now

able to receive various services

through telehealth, including common

office visits, mental health

counseling and preventive health

screenings. This will help to ensure

that Medicare beneficiaries, who

are at a higher risk for COVID-19,

are able to visit with their doctors

from their homes without having to

go to a doctor’s office or hospital,

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