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YourChoice Fitness Center
1012B Manatee Ave W,
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 748-4501 x3979

Employee Health Benefits
5213 4th Ave Cir E,
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 748-4501 x6419
Fax: (941) 741-2980

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Your MYC Advocates

The definition of an advocate is an individual who assists people in accessing and understanding appropriate information and services. At MYC, we have health advocates from each discipline that are here to help develop your health literacy and build your awareness of the services and benefits we offer to support your health journey.

The Advocate News Letter

Health tips and resources for MCG employees and their families:

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May 2021 August 2021

June 2021 September 2021

Meet Your W@W Advocates

Allison Minardi

Worksite Wellness Manager

(941)748-4501, x3667

aminardi@manateeyourchoice.com

Ergonomics & Desk Station set up
Posture Assessments
Pre-Work Stretch program

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Alma Leon, Pharm D, RPH

Pharmacy Advocate

aleon@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x6406

Consultations
Prior Authorizations
Cost Saving Opportunities
Compound Prescription Reimbursement
Pharmacy or medication related questions

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Claribel Gill, MS

LAMP Counselor & Psychiatric Clinic Coordinator

cgill@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x 6408

Individual, couples, and family counseling
Schedules appointments for in-house counseling, Psychiatric ARNP, and assists with medication management calls

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Debbie Miskell, RN

Nurse Advocate

dmiskell@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x6407

Pre-authorizations
Proper sleep, bone heatlh, & heart health
Healthy Pregnancy
Providor Referrals
Nurse Related Questions

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Florey Miller, CDE, RD

Nutrition & Diabetes Advocate

fmiller@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x 6410

Help managing diabetes
Discuss nutrition and diet
Assess risk for diabetes

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Jennifer Ruiz, RN

Nurse Advocate & Health First Coord.

jruiz@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x6409

Nurse Advocacy
Health First
Bariatric Program Coordinator
Healthy Weight Resources
General Health Guidance
Community Physician Referrals

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Julie Drackett

Fitness Coordinator

jdrackett@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x3966

Learn stretches and strengthening moves to support mobility and decrease discomfort
Workspace ergonomic assessments
Fitness Programs

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Randi McDowall, LCSW

LAMP Supervisor/Care Coordinator

rmcdowall@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x6469

Worksite programming regarding Behavioral Health Topics
Help finding in-network Therapists/Psychiatrists
Coaching sessions for members participating in certain wellbeing programs

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Vanessa Rene, CPHT, RPHT

Pharmacy & Tobacco Advocate

vrene@manateeyourchoice.com

(941) 748-4501, x6418

Tobacco Cessation Aids
Prior Authorizations
Vaccination Questions
Compound Reimbursements
Pharmacy Related Questions

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Meet Your Health Benefits Specialist, Katherine Pettitt

Katherine Pettitt

Health Benefits Specialist

Katherine Pettitt

(941) 748-4501, x6404

Katherine has many years of employee benefits experience, as an Account Manager for an insurance agency, and as a Benefit Specialist for a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). She is bilingual (Spanish/English), knowledgeable, and provides great customer service to the employees and retirees of Manatee County.

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