Category Archives: LSF Health Systems

LSF Employee Elected to Key Position on Task Force

Lesley Hersey, LSF Health Systems’ Community Engagement Specialist in Circuits 3, 5 and 8, was recently elected vice chair of the North Central Florida Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force’s reach covers the counties of Alachua, Bradford, Baker, Union, Gilchrist and Levy. The task force began in 2013 as a coalition with a mission

CRISIS FATIGUE: On the Forefront of Behavioral Health Issues

The COVID-19 pandemic, paired with the systemic issues of racism as well as economic distress in our country, have compounded to result in unprecedented levels of stress for Americans who are now experiencing what psychologists are coining “crisis fatigue.” This phenomenon presents when our bodies become overwhelmed by the cortisol and adrenaline associated with our

The Managing Entity Packs Compassion With Personal Protective Equipment

LSF employees met at The Centers in Ocala on May 7 and 8 to distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, hand sanitizer and gowns to providers throughout the LSF region. The Centers in Ocala was chosen as the distribution point because of its central location in the region. Those who did not make it

LSF Health Systems Provides Comprehensive, Holistic Training in Lake City

Behavioral health supervisors, case managers, therapists, system leaders and peers converged at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare in Lake City in late January for High Fidelity Wraparound Training.  Wraparound is a behavioral health service delivery model that focuses on an individual’s strengths, needs and the culture of the family.  It involves supporting the family by developing an

Recognizing Those Who Make Our Mission Possible

Earlier this year, LSF employees took a moment to step back and reflect on the organization’s core values during “Mission, Vision, Values Week” (MVV) which took place the week of February 9.  Each day, employees celebrated a different theme, such as “Living the Values,” giving employees the opportunity to recognize others as well as business

MudGirl Run: Honoring Colleagues and Loved Ones

Hundreds of women and girls, including two LSF Health Systems employees, gathered in Jacksonville on February 15th to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research, however this was not a dress-up gala with a sit-down meal and silent auction.  This was dirty work.  The MudGirl Run came to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on a

Dusty Pye Nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award

LSF Health Systems Chief Integration Officer Dusty Pye LSF Health Systems’ Chief Integration Officer Dusty Pye has been nominated for a lifetime achievement award for his tireless work to prevent child abuse.  He will be honored at the upcoming 27th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon and Awards Celebration to be held in the near future. 

LSF Health Systems and Partners Work Tirelessly to End Human Trafficking

Annual Human Trafficking Symposiums bring lawmakers and stakeholders together. The 3rd annual Human Trafficking Symposium, hosted by the Gateway to Fr33dom Human Trafficking Task Force, was held on January 22 in Lake City.  LSF Health Systems’ (LSF) Community Engagement Specialist Lesley Hersey is the co-chair of the task force.  More than 170 people attended this

Northeast Florida’s Homeless Population Comes Out of the Shadows Thanks to Regional Volunteers

LSF Health Systems’ (LSF) Housing Team helps tally homeless individuals during annual count. Pictured from left to right during the PIT Count: Shawn Liu – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tammy Smith – employee at Magellan Complete Care of Florida; Elisa Malo – LSF Health Systems; and Lauren D’Amico – Community Solutions Early on a

Meeting the Need: Home Again St. Johns

Earlier this year, LSF Health Systems employees collected toiletries and clothing for homeless individuals served at the Home Again Drop-In Center in Saint Augustine. The items were delivered to the center by LSF Housing Care Coordinator, Elisa Malo and former LSF Network Manager, Elizabeth Maxwell who coordinated the drive.  “Donating items frees up dollars for