Heather Fitzenhagen Receives Endorsement of the Florida Medical Association

June 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Tallahassee, Florida –  The Florida Medical Association (FMA), representing more than 20,000 physician members in Florida, has endorsed Republican candidate Heather Fitzenhagen for the Florida House of Representatives, District 78. The association represents medical professionals in issue of legislation and regulatory affairs, medical economics and education, public health, and ethical and legal issues. The association also advocates to ensure the highest standards of medical practice.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of the FMA, which does critical work to enhance the quality and availability of health care in our state,” said Fitzenhagen. “The FMA and I both agree that we must bring a better healthcare solution to Florida, one that will be fair to everyone and sustainable for the future.”

The FMA commended Fitzenhagen for her fiscally conservative position on spending, education and healthcare and her support for private enterprise. “Heather Fitzenhagen understands the challenges facing Florida physicians and patients, including the complexities surrounding access to quality, affordable health care,” said John Katopodis, M.D., President of the FMA PAC.  “The FMA is pleased to endorse Heather for the Florida House.”

About Heather Fitzenhagen
Heather Fitzenhagen, a Republican candidate for the state House of Representatives Seat in District 78, is a lifelong conservative Republican and resident of Fort Myers since 1994. Her husband, attorney Richard DeBoest, was born and raised in Fort Myers. Together they raise their two children, Zan and Olivia, in Fort Myers. Fitzenhagen is an experienced attorney, mediator, business owner, and community activist. She is a graduate of Nova Law School and the Harvard Mediation Program, and is the marketing director for the Condo & HOA Law Group, PLLC, with offices in Fort Myers and Naples. For more information about Heather Fitzenhagen’s campaign visit http://www.heatherfitzenhagen.com or call (239) 839-2402.

About the FMA
The Florida Medical Association is a professional association dedicated to the service and assistance of Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. The FMA represents more than 20,000 physicians on issues of legislation and regulatory affairs, medical economics and education, public health, and ethical and legal issues. The organization also advocates for physicians and their patients to promote the public health, ensure the highest standards of medical practice, and to enhance the quality and availability of health care in the Sunshine State. More information is available by calling 1-800-762-0233 or online at www.flmedical.org.