Dr. Craig McAllaster, dean of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and myregion.org’s Executive Committee member and Healthcare Co-Chair, is hosting a “Healthcare Crisis Community Conversation” next Tuesday, December 17, 2002, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bush Auditorium at Rollins College, located at 1000 Holt Avenue in Winter Park.

Data collected by myregion.org confirms that many of Florida’s most prominent physicians – obstetricians, surgeons, radiologists, and other high-risk specialists – are leaving the state in record numbers because of skyrocketing medical malpractice costs. A panel of industry experts will discuss its potential impact to our community and gather feedback from the public.

If you are unable to attend the “Healthcare Crisis Community Conversation,” but would still like to make your voice heard, contact your senator before the end of January and encourage action before it is too late. Medical malpractice tort reform must make the agenda for the March 3 legislative session. Visit www.flsenate.gov and click on “Members” to confirm your senator and contact information.

For more information or to register for the “Healthcare Crisis Community Conversation”, contact Ann Marie Varga, Vice President of Public Relations at Rollins College at 407.646.2159 or email at avarga@rollins.edu.