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Happy Anniversary FBS, this summer will mark forty years of serving  the Biomedical/HTM community…

FBS HISTORY

During the 1980s Biomedical Engineering was starting to exert its influence onto national perception as medical equipment developed more and more into fore front of healthcare. At this time more and more Biomedical Societies were forming to provide guidance and professional growth in the ever-expanding equipment environment; Florida was no exception, with two societies already operating in the State, one in the south region and one in the northeast (SFAMI and NEFAMI). As more biomedical societies formed around Florida struggled to sustain quality content, leadership, professional development and membership participation. It was with this in mind that several of these groups started to discuss the formation of a united statewide society that could provide mutual support for all the local groups. An article published in 24X7 summed up this process like this:


Maintaining and supporting a local biomed association presents challenges for almost any group of people, but those issues become exacerbated when they are stretched out across a state as large and diverse as Florida. In the 1980s, the state boasted several local associations, but not a statewide group. At a meeting for the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), a group of biomeds set out to change that.

“It was a meeting in which a lot of biomedical technicians and department managers just happened to be at the right place, at the right time,” says Lou Katchis, BSEE, MSEE, MBA, CCE, biomed specialist at Baptist Health South Florida, Coral Gables, Fla, a founding member of the Florida Biomedical Society (FBS), and current association treasurer. “It was a good meeting, and a lot of people from all over the state were there. It kind of showed that there’s an interest in educational programs and that sort of thing. After the ASHE meeting was over, they called group meetings together of all the people from Florida. Within about a year, we had formed a corporation. We had bylaws and organized the whole thing. We had a symposium essentially our first year.” 1



With this backdrop in 1985 FBS was formed, and we started our journey and legacy to this very day. Today FBS consists of five Chapters representing the majority of the States geography: GCBS, BAAMI, NEFAMI, CFBIS and SFAMI. FBS is now approaching 40 years of service and considered by many in the community one of the best societies in the nation. Recently FBS was recognized as the first people’s choice for HTM “Society of the Year” by TechNation.  We hope that you join us on our continuing journey. To join our membership, “click here” to go to our membership page.


  SEE below index of additional stories concerning FBS…

 

1 24X7, April 9th, 2012 “The Florida Biomedical Society” By: Chris Gaerig

FBS Society of the Year

FBS ARTICLE INDEX Matrix

INDEX No.

Date

Publisher

By Line

Title

Description

Article LINK

2010.1

Friday October 22 2010

South Florida Hospital News

Dorron Blumberg 

Florida Biomedical Society 2010 Symposium

Posting of FBS plans its 2010 symposium @ Walt Disney World's Grand Florida

https://southfloridahospitalnews.com/florida-biomedical-society-2010-symposium/

2010.11

November/December 2010

AAMI

Patrick Bernat

Biomed Roundup: Leader Shares Tips on Running a Symposium

An article on AAMI, Round Table meeting on sharing tips on running Symposiums. FBS participates giving tips on how we set up our show.

https://array.aami.org/doi/10.2345/0899-8205-44.6.452

2010.12

Monday December 6 2010

Facebook

BC Group International

# FBS2021: BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

select pictures at the 2021 symposium and a quick review and thank you.

https://www.facebook.com/bcgroupstore/posts/thank-you-to-florida-biomedical-society-for-a-great-show-this-weekend-in-orlando/4790407117647127/

2012.04

Monday April 9 2012

24X7

Chris Gaerig

The Florida Biomedical Society

Story about FBS and the 2012 Symposium

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/trade-associations/local-htm-associations/the-florida-biomedical-society/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

2012.1

Monday October 15 2012

DOTMED

Sean Ruck 

Preview: Florida Biomedical Society Symposium 2012

Article previewing the 2012 symposium held in Orlando, October 2012 @ Walt Disney World Boardwalk Resort

https://www.dotmed.com/news/story/19596

2013.03

Saturday March 2 2013

24X7

FBS Press Release

FBS Creates a New Logo to Represent its Vision

FBS unveils its new logo design

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/education/fbs-creates-a-new-logo-to-represent-its-vision/

2013.11

Sunday November 24 2013

24X7

FBS Press Release

Florida Biomeds Cheer Annual Meeting

FBS Press Release a review of the 2013 Symposium

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/trade-associations/local-htm-associations/florida-biomeds-cheer-annual-meeting/

2014.03

Tuesday March 11 2014

24X7

FBS Press Release

Florida Biomedical Society Elects New Officers, Revamps Website

FBS Press Release announcement of new website

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/trade-associations/local-htm-associations/florida-biomedical-society-elects-new-officers-revamps-website/

2014.05

Friday May 2 2014

24X7

FBS Press Release

Florida Biomeds Aim to Boost HTM Week

FBS Press Release announcing support for HTM week May 18 - 24, 2014.

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/trade-associations/local-htm-associations/florida-biomeds-aim-boost-htm-week/

2016.02

Wednesday February 3 2016

24X7

Aine Cryts

30 Years of Member Support: Florida Biomedical Society

Story about FBS 30 year of service and the 2015 Symposium

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/trade-associations/local-htm-associations/30-years-member-support-florida-biomedical-society/

2016.1

Monday October 31 2016

24X7

Keri Forsythe-Stephens

Focus On: The Florida Biomedical Society

2016 FBS Symposium highlights industry challenges, opportunities

https://24x7mag.com/professional-development/trade-associations/local-htm-associations/focus-florida-biomedical-society/

2019.12

Sunday December 1 2019

TechNation

K. Richard Douglas

2020 Vision: 3 Conferences Every Biomed Should Attend

Article about symposiums in the nation FBS was included in a positive light

https://1technation.com/2020-vision-3-conferences-every-biomed-should-attend/

2023.03

Wednesday March 1 2023

TechNation

John Wallace

FBS Leader Leaves Lasting Legacy: A Tribute to Bill Hascup

A positive article about FBS long time leader Bill Hascup

https://1technation.com/fbs-leader-leaves-lasting-legacy-a-tribute-to-bill-hascup/

2023.04

Saturday April 1 2023

TechNation

MD Publishing

FBS Symposium 2024 Scrapbook

Select pictures and reviwes of the 2024 FBS Symposium

https://1technation.com/fbs-symposium-2024-scrapbook/

2023.1

Monday October 30 2023

TechNation

MD Publishing

Scrapbook: Florida Biomedical Society (FBS)

Select pictures and reviwes of the 2015 FBS Symposium

https://1technation.com/scrapbook-florida-biomedical-society-fbs/

2023.12

Friday December 1 2023

TechNation

MD Publishing

MD Expo a ‘Magical Experience’ for Biomeds

2023 MD Expo/FBS Symposium FBS partners with MD Publish to present 2023 tradeshow includes video.

https://1technation.com/md-expo-a-magical-experience-for-biomeds/

2023.12

Friday December 1 2023

Cause IQ

Cause IQ

Florida Biomedical Society: 59-2904766

Non-profit organization profile includes Financials and Tax Filing (form 990) for 2023

https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/florida-biomedical-society,592904766/

2024.02

Saturday February 10 2024

Facebook

TechNation

FBS Association of the Year

FaceBook post that contains a video of FBS leadership and membership receives recognation with the first every TechNation's Award for Association of the year

https://www.facebook.com/TechNationMag/videos/fbs-association-of-the-year/930179168706482/

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