Rick's Podcasts

Full Show: Rick talks with Allison Patton, Ines deLa Cutera, Mike Dobuski, D.C. Reeves, and Adrianne Walker.

The Escambia County Medical Society Foundation (ECMS-Foundation) is proud to announce its inaugural Health Excellence Awards, set to take place on October 10th, 2024 at the historic Museum of Commerce. This new initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of healthcare professionals and organizations in our community.

The Health Excellence Awards will honor local healthcare champions in five categories:

Dr. Ellen W. McKnight, President of ECMS-Foundation, emphasizes the importance of this recognition: "Healthcare professionals at all levels make significant impacts on our community every day. These awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge their dedication, expertise, and compassion. By celebrating excellence, we hope to inspire continued innovation and commitment to quality care in our region."

This event serves a dual purpose as both an awards ceremony and a fundraiser for ECMS-Foundation's vital community programs. These include the Go Seniors! Transportation program, BP Cuff Distribution initiative, and the Music: Just What the Doctor Ordered program.

Community members are encouraged to participate by nominating deserving individuals and organizations. Nominations are open until August 31st and can be submitted at escambiacms.org/HEA.

For businesses and individuals interested in supporting this initiative, sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested parties can contact [email protected] or call 850-478-0706 for more information.

About ECMS-Foundation: Established in 1994, the ECMS-Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Medical Society. The Foundation is dedicated to improving healthcare access for the community's most vulnerable members through various programs and initiatives.

Rick talks with Robert Bender, Steven Portnoy, Ines DeLa Cuetera, Laura Griffin, and Jermaine William.

It’s Clinical, a short film dedicated to raising mental health awareness, premieres at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the 850 Event Center, 2148 Delano Street. The dynamic duo of writer and producer Jermaine Williams and Shawn Yabui brings this impactful film to life.

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender responds to Pam and Bruce Childers being upset that he hired the law firm that successfully defended Florida's election laws against them. 

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Chandra Smiley, Oscar, Walker Wilson, Jason Nathanson, Ines de La Cuetara, Margarett Takacs, Raven Taylor and Caleb Silver.

First Dance Ballroom Studio proudly presents the 4th Annual Greatest Showcase on Saturday, July 27,  at 7 pm at the Saenger Theatre. Proceeds from the show will benefit Children’s Home Society. Margaret Takacs and Raven Taylor share the details.

Rick talks with Ed River, Tom Richey, Keith Leonard, Nathan Edler, Meredith Shaddix and Brad Garrett.

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is now the only hospital in the Panhandle to offer Level I trauma care after achieving the standards required by the Florida Department of Health. It is also one of only 11 hospitals offering Florida Level I trauma care and the only hospital in the country to operate as a Level I trauma center for both Florida and Alabama. Trauma surgeon Dr. Meredith Shaddix discusses its importance.

According to the Florida Department of Education's metrics, Escambia County Public Schools did very well this past school year. 

Bellview Elementary, Reinhardt Holm Elementary, and L.D. McArthur Elementary moved from C's to A's.

Montclair Elementary, Warrington Elementary, Lincoln Park Elementary, and Global Learning Academy moved from F's to C's.

"We're really excited for our teachers, our students, all of our employees, and really most importantly, our community," School Superintendent Keith Leonard says. "It really does take all of us. And I believe our community is poised to assist in taking this district where we know it can be no reason to be nervous. This is what we've prepared for, and we just keep striving, keeping our eyes forward to see just stronger student achievement each and every year."