Agenda 12/14/2021 Item # 4B (Proclamation - Sante Plus Medical Center in Immokalee)4.B
12/ 14/2021
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sante Plus Medical Centers were founded based on the principle that
Family Medicine is a clinical specialization and an academic and scientific
discipline. For most people, the health care system starts with family
medicine. It encompasses services to all family members regardless of
age, gender, or the type of problem a family member is experiencing; and
WHEREAS, at Sante Plus Medical Centers, patients are like family, and the centers
take great pride in managing the patient's total health care. The practice
provides understanding, comfort, and guidance along with exemplary
medical care to build lasting relationships. Its dedicated staff adds new
vitality to Family Medicine in Immokalee and Fort Myers; and
WHEREAS, Sante Plus Medical Centers offer primary care medical services to
patients with Florida Blue insurance as well as private paying patients. As
a Family Physician, Dr. Carl Balmir is trained to handle patients ages two
and above. Immigration exams, school physical exams, workplace physicals,
pre -operative clearance for surgeries, well -woman exams, and annual
exams are all done under one roof; and
WHEREAS, Sante Plus Medical Centers were established to provide access to quality
and affordable healthcare to Haitian children and families in Southwest
Florida. The staff speaks Kreyol, Spanish, and English to help patients
navigate healthcare without worrying about language barriers. This not only
save lives, but helps patients clearly explain their health concerns; and
WHEREAS, the public is invited to attend Sante Plus Medical Center's grand opening
and ribbon cutting ceremony at its Immokalee location on Saturday,
December 18, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., 1502 Lake Trafford Road,
Immokalee, Florida. The grand opening will be followed by refreshments,
guided tours, meet the doctors, health screenings, gift bags, vendor
booths, a grand prize, and more; and
WHEREAS, Collier County wishes to congratulate Sante Plus Medical Center on the
opening of its medical centers;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that December 18, 2021, be designated as
THE SANTE PLUS MEDICAL CENTER DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of December 2021.
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4.B
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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4.B
12/14/2021
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 20759
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing Sant& Plus Medical Center for the grand opening of a
new medical clinic in Immokalee, Florida. The proclamation will be accepted by Marjorie Williams,
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Chief Operating Officer/Risk Management Director, Sant&
Plus Medical Center.
Meeting Date: 12/14/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
12/06/2021 1:46 PM
Submitted by:
Title: — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
12/06/2021 1:46 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Agenda Clerk Preview
Geoffrey Willig
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
County Manager's Office
John Mullins
County Manager's Office
John Mullins
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig
Agenda Clerk Preview Completed 12/06/2021 1:52 PM
Deborah Curry Division Review Completed
Division Review Completed 12/07/2021 8:42 AM
County Manager Review Completed 12/07/2021 8:43 AM
Meeting Pending 12/14/2021 9:00 AM
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