Mission Statement:

"SHIMA shall promote the art and science of Health Information
Management and improve the quality of health information management
services for the public."
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Suncoast Health Information Management Association
Serving HIM
Professionals in
Palm Beach,
Martin, St. Lucie,
Indian River,
Okeechobee,
Hendry & Glades
Counties
About SHIMA
Purpose
The purpose of this association shall be identical with that of the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA) and Florida Health Information Management Association
(FHIMA) to commit to excellence in the management of health information for the benefit of
patients and providers.
2009 - 2010 Board of Directors
Directs activities of Officers, Committees and projects.
Appoints all Committee Chairpersons.  
Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees.
Calls Board meetings to conduct business of the association.
Serves as a delegate to the annual meeting of FHIMA.
Represents SHIMA at the FHIMA Leadership Conference
Past President
Celina Gamble, RHIA
email: celina.gamble@hcahealthcare.com
Serves as a liaison as required.
Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees.
Serves as a delegate to the annual meeting of FHIMA.
Represents SHIMA at the FHIMA Leadership Conference.
Assumes the office of President at the time of the next election.
Treasurer
Debra Braley
email: debra.braley@caretechsolutions.com
Accepts and disburses the funds of the Association at the discretion of the
President and/or Board
Presents a Treasurer’s report at each Meeting.
Collects and maintains an accounting of membership dues as well as meeting
registration forms and fees for meetings.
Serves as a member of the Membership Committee.
President
Silvermoon Whitewater Taggart
email:  TWSilvermoon@aol.com
Records and maintains the minutes of all meetings of the Association and the
Board.
Submits all meeting minutes for approval at the next respective meeting of the
Board or association.
Mails the ballot, as prepared by the Nominating Committee, to each eligible
member in good standing.
Maintains the tally of votes cast for officers and delegates.  
Following announcement of results and formal motion made, shall destroy the
ballots.
Secretary
Taralyn Vico
email:  tvico@havmarusa.com
Serves in a capacity designated by the President or the Board of Directors
Serves as the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee.
Annually reviews and updates all Officer and Committee job descriptions to
reflect current policies and Association needs.
President-Elect
Kathy Pride
email:  kpride@QuadraMed.com