Florida Department Of Health In Hillsborough County: The Florida Department Of Health Honors And Supports Veterans

Press release from Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County:

November 15, 2021

Contact: Communications Office NewsMedia@flhealth.gov (850) 245-4111

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military, and their families this Veterans Day weekend. More than 1.5 million veterans call Florida home. In recognition of Florida’s veteran health care practitioners, the Department has released a new “Florida Veteran Health Heroes” resource.

“The individuals featured have performed above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the health and safety of others while protecting our country,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo. “It is important that we recognize and honor their service to our nation and commitment to improving the health of Floridians.”

“The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their families,” said Department Chief of Staff Cassandra G. Pasley. “As a veteran I appreciate the sacrifices made by those who serve our country, and I am honored to highlight these veteran health heroes.”

The Florida Department of Health is pleased to present a diverse group of health heroes across a broad scope of health care professions who have served with excellence.

The 2021 Florida Veteran Health Heroes honorees are:

• Christopher Cole, PA-C
• Jason Comerford, DC
• Wildyana Lafond, RMHCI, RMFTI
• Christine Mueller, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

About the Florida Department of Health

This press release was produced by Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. The views expressed here are the author’s own.