[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

appears original poster's name does not show
only a portion
the post is copied.

I don't think that's correct. I believe you have to deliberately take it out.

Or copy it and quote it yourself

[Indydealmaker]

[QUOTE=deliberately take it out.[/QUOTE]

You are right. Instead of saying
"copy a portion", I should have said "when you delete all but a portion".
Which of course you can do while still leaving the originator's name in place if you are careful. OOps. I was not careful.

[zcaveman]

I have been reading all of these posts but I am not really concerned with who donates and why.

My question is: when I go to a doctor and he refers me to an oncologist who determines whom I go to for treatment- Moffitt in Tampa or Boissoneault in TV or Mayo in Jax?

When we were in NJ, my wife was diagnosed with cancer, she was referred to the Sloan-Kettering doctor at Dover Hospital in Dover. The doctor there took care of her and treated/radiated her. As many know, Sloan-Kettering is out of NY. This doctor was a two or three day a week doctor in Dover. While he provided great care, I an pretty sure he also worked out of NY.

Wouldn't be this the same thing for the Moffitt doctors?

Just asking.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

I have been reading all of these posts but I am not really concerned with who donates and why.

My question is: when I go to a doctor and he refers me to an oncologist who determines whom I go to for treatment- Moffitt in Tampa or Boissoneault in TV or Mayo in Jax?

When we were in NJ, my wife was diagnosed with cancer, she was referred to the Sloan-Kettering doctor at Dover Hospital in Dover. The doctor there took care of her and treated/radiated her. As many know, Sloan-Kettering is out of NY. This doctor was a two or three day a week doctor in Dover. While he provided great care, I an pretty sure he also worked out of NY.

Wouldn't be this the same thing for the Moffitt doctors?

Just asking.

Z - my research (with some experience up here) shows that you are mostly on the money. It seems that being a Moffitt affiliated physician means that you certified by them and trained in their latest approach. These doctors have access to Moffitt's latest treatment modalities etc. I don't think the approach is too dis-similar to how the Mayo clinic does it. There are 'mayo' affiliated centers in most areas.

At least that is my take. This would be a great question, and one that one get answered, to take to the Moffitt info center.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Z - my research (with some experience up here) shows that you are mostly on the money. It seems that being a Moffitt affiliated physician means that you certified by them and trained in their latest approach. These doctors have access to Moffitt's latest treatment modalities etc. I don't think the approach is too dis-similar to how the Mayo clinic does it. There are 'mayo' affiliated centers in most areas.

At least that is my take. This would be a great question, and one that one get answered, to take to the Moffitt info center.

There is a Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I believe it is very similar to the one in Rochester.

The story about it's creation in Jacksonville is interesting. It seems one of the Davis family (founding owners of the Winn Dixie stores) was a patient at the clinic in Rochester. He was so impressed he offered to donate the land if Mayo would build a clinic in Jacksonville. I don't now of any arrangement for donations to buy equipment or if anyone agreed to finance and build. The rest, as they say, is history.

I am not swearing to the validity of the above. Maybe some of our members also from Jacksonville can shed some more light on this subject.

[ajakk]

The following is from the Moffitt site regarding affiliates. Nowhere does it state that Moffitt staffs an affiliate facility. It appears that consulting is streamlined for the affiliate and record sharing is easier. It appears the doctors don't have to be Moffitt trained. By the way, Ocala Regional is an affiliate.

1) Moffitt Affiliate Membership is offered to physicians whose clinical practice is at least 50% oncology or who have demonstrated an active interest in oncology. Benefits of Moffitt Affiliate membership include regular communication about Moffitt educational conferences and other activities.

2) Central Florida Health Alliance, Leesburg
In July 2010, Moffitt and Central Florida Health Alliance expanded their relationship beyond the terms of the original affiliation agreement developed in 2003. The new partnership will deliver state-of-the-art cancer care in two new facilities to be built on the campuses of Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Health System. Moffitt will work with both hospitals, located in Lake and Sumter counties, Fla., to improve the cancer treatment outcomes - and availability of advanced cancer care treatment options - with a focus on quality and strengthening research capabilities within the healthcare community. Plans also include working together to improve cancer prevention, health and wellness, and access to Moffitt’s Total Cancer Care™ program for cancer patients in the community. A team of multidisciplinary Moffitt faculty members consult with the hospitals’ physicians and surgeons on patient cases, educational seminars and professional exchanges. Patients under treatment at The Villages Health System Hospital and Leesburg Regional Medical Center will have access through their physicians to clinical trials offered through Moffitt, as well as streamlined telecommunications and electronic medical record exchange. With the stronger partnership, we expect to provide patients with a seamless transition of care between the community and academic systems and incorporate a single patient navigation system to help coordinate and organize patients’ personal cancer treatment to ultimately improve patient satisfaction. Each facility is scheduled to begin construction on their respective campus in the fall of 2010 with completion dates in late 2011.

[Number 6]

Originally Posted by Xavier

Number 6:

Way off topic, but ... what is it that you are doing that is taking the name of the person that is being quoted off your responses? We have to go back and find the original post so that we know WHO you are referring to. Is that the way they do it in Pine City?!

Xavier

Well, you learn something new every day. I never used the reply that way. How is this? As for Pine City, I sure don't miss it this time of year. Are you familiar with that town?

[Number 6]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Yep, doing what business men do every day. If it fails they have an empty building. If it works he gets richer.

Just keeping the record straight. There are folks that think the Developer is donating the building.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by Number 6

Well, you learn something new every day. I never used the reply that way. How is this? As for Pine City, I sure don't miss it this time of year. Are you familiar with that town?

Yes. We had homes in Elmira Heights (2), Horseheads and Big Flats. I student taught for half a semester at Pine City School way back. The first commercial pizza I ever had when I was a kid growing up in Mansfield was from Masia's in Pine City. That was long before Pudgies' and Pizza Hut was ever thought of.

Xavier

[prof_vi]

Hi!
You can check http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/n...cc4c002e0.html which clearly states that "The Villages developer offered to finance and build a 51,668-square-foot building for The Villages Health System that Moffitt could use." Does that answer the question about who is building this?

Best,
Vi

[barb1191]

Originally Posted by prof_vi

Hi!
You can check http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/n...cc4c002e0.html which clearly states that "The Villages developer offered to finance and build a 51,668-square-foot building for The Villages Health System that Moffitt could use." Does that answer the question about who is building this?

Best,
Vi

"....that Moffitt could use." I doubt there is any question that the developer is building the structure, the question is...."use" is a pretty broad term. Is Moffitt leasing the VHS building? "Leasing" being the operative word.

[Jane52]

Originally Posted by Xavier

Ya know, apparently many of us (me included) don't have enough to keep our minds occupied. We need to keep a certain edge or drama in our life. Being mellow and going with the flow must not be good for us or something. Sometimes we over-examine everything. Either you decide to donate or not. It seems pretty logical to me. It's a good cause or it isn't. The developer has motives or he doesn't - who cares? It's really not all that complicated. I personally like lots of choices, the very best available care and convenience. I don't have a horse in this race. I think all will survive.

Excuse me a second, I've got to get out my checkbook. Maybe I'll send them both some money so I can move on. Cards anyone?

Xavier

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