Author: Dorron Blumberg

North Shore Medical Center is proud to announce its 2019 New Year’s Baby. Parents Brisa Tapias and Bertrand Piller rang in the New Year with the arrival of their baby boy at 9:58 am,  weighing in at 4 lbs. 8 oz.  “We congratulate the parents on their beautiful baby,” said Mark Racicot, CEO. “We are so happy and excited for this family. This is certainly a very special baby since he was born on New Year’s Day.” 

Internal medicine physician Stella Kokovic Villacorta, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high-quality medical care to patients of all ages, as part of Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Villacorta specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum — from health to complex illness. She has special training and interest in women’s health and preventive medicine that reduces the risk of disease and disability. 

Palmetto General Hospital is proud to announce its 2019 New Year’s Baby. Parents Amanda Huesca and Sadiel Valdes rang in the New Year with the arrival of their baby boy Manuel Alejandro at 9:48 am, weighing in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. 

In her new position, Hall will focus on securing major gifts, building strong relationships with donors and managing the hospital’s development team, reporting to Holy Cross Hospital Vice President of Development and Marketing Scott Ford. Previously, Hall was the director of major gifts at the American Cancer Society. A certified fundraising executive, Hall has more than 25 years of professional development experience with national renowned nonprofit healthcare organizations.