Community Bulletin

Winter Park department finalist

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), has announced that the Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Winter Park is a finalist for the 2013 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Child cardiac care

The Johns Hopkins Children’s Heart Surgery program at Florida Hospital for Children recently launched to provide comprehensive cardiac surgery care. The program draws on the expertise of Johns Hopkins and will give Florida children access to a top-notch surgical team and the newest treatment approaches.

New Mental Health professionals

The Orlando VA Medical Center has hired 35 new mental health professionals to improve access to mental health services for veterans, service members and military families.

Hospice needs volunteers

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Central Florida needs volunteers who can befriend terminally ill patients, provide relief for weary caregivers, accompany their pet on Paw Pals visits, visit with veterans, provide art and music therapy, make bereavement calls, sew Memory Bears or garment bags, knit/crochet afghans, make crafts, help repair medical equipment, or help with administrative work. Call 407-691-4541 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Baylor grads

Baylor University grad Emily Ann Fuller has earned a master’s degree in taxation and bachelor’s degree in business administration. Anna T. Reiman earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Alexander Steven Janos graduated from Hankamer School of Business.

Villanova grads

Wesleigh Donadio from Winter Park earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Sara Weldon, also from Winter Park, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.