Wharton High grad Gabriel Hassan lost his battle withShwachman-Diamond Syndrome after receiving his diploma.
Because of the fact we only have an issue every four weeks in each of our markets, sometimes the stories that appear in our issues are or become “old” even before (or shortly after) that issue arrives in your mailbox.
In our Feb. 6 issue, we had two such stories that really needed to be updated in this issue and a third that was an event that took place after that issue hit mailboxes.
The most important, and saddest, of these was the fact that Gabriel Hassan who was on the cover of our last issue for receiving his diploma for graduating from Wharton High on Jan. 22, while he was still at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital — passed away less than two weeks after that event.
Gabe, who was suffering from terminal leukemia, succumbed to his cancer and was buried by his family on or the day before Valentine’s Day. We also learned that his specific form of leukemia is called Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, or SDS.
When we posted the story that Gabe had passed, his father Mahmoud Hassan commented on our Facebook page:
“He was my beloved boy — a precious soul who loved people and life.
He loved service to others, EDM music, Roblox, Video Games, Going to the movies.
He was our proud Eagle Scout and graduated HS despite all of his challenges.
Gabriel was a sweet angel and he will be missed dearly. We are grieving for our angel in heaven. We miss him so much.”
Although I never met Gabriel or his family, we join the Hassan family in their grief. Rest in Peace.
To help those afflicted with SDS, please search“Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Alliance” on Facebook.
Suzy Tkacik Falls Short Of Award
We also knew that our story about Pride Elementary media specialist Suzy Tkacik (photo) being a finalist
for the Hillsborough School District-wide Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year award would be old news by the time the Feb. 6 issue reached your mailbox.
Even so, we still felt it was important to highlight Ms.Tkacik in these pages, as she was the only finalist for any of the District’s “Excellence in Education” awards from a New Tampa school.
Well, at the District’s award gala on Feb. 1, this year’s Ida S. Baker award went to Dr. Ilfault Joseph, the community resource teacher at Jennings Middle School.
Congratulations again, Suzy. You’re still a winner in all of our eyes!
Wharton TournamentNets $6,400!
The third story we needed to update was the second annual Wharton High Cornhole ithloma. Tournament, which was held on Feb. 10 and ended up raising more than $6,400 to provide teacher grants and classroom needs for the school.
Our congratulations go out to Wharton teacher Matt McKernan (left in photo, left) and his partner (and fellow former Wildcat) Tate Wheeler, who outlasted 28 other teams to take home the top prize, after finishing as the runners-up in last year’s inaugural Cornhole Tourney. The second-place finishers were Benito Middle School teacher Christopher Taylor and his uncle Shawn Quinn. Both winning teams left with prize packages worth more than $700!
Although we didn’t even find out about it until we went to press with our Feb 6 issue, OishiExpress, a decent fast-casual Japanese place, lasted only about a year in the spot at 17503 Preserve Walk Ln. in Highwoods Preserve — between Taste of New York Pizza and Lapels Cleaners (behind EggTown) — the new fast-casual Namaste Express(or XP) has already replaced Oishi.
I’ve only visited once since Namaste opened, but the new eatery can be summed up pretty easily — it’s a small place with a huge and what seems to be a very tasty menu.
On my visit, I enjoyed the chicken stir-fry bowl (left), which had just a hint of spice, with lots of chunks of chicken and clearly fresh vegetables. The savory sauce tasted like a completely unexpected cross between the curry flavors so prevalent in Indian cooking with a nod to Szechuan Chinese cuisine. I told the chef (I sadly forgot his name) that I would be back to try his biryani, the delicious-sounding Apollo fish (a fish filet tossed with ginger, garlic and a spicy sauce, which is specialty of Hyderabad) and the marinated, fried (but not breaded, because they’re gluten-free) chicken lollipops shown here.
Namaste has menu options from every region in India and even offers a unique “Grab & Go” menu that the restaurant’s website says is “meticu- lously crafted through cutting-edge flash chilling processes.” It definitely sounds unique.
Although there is clearly a sizable Indian population in New Tampa, considering how many Indian restaurants there already are in zip code 33647 — including Saffron, Minerva, Raaga, Dosa Hut, Bang-Bang! Bowls and the café inside the Taaza Mart (as well as the Nepalese Gorkhali Kitchen, which also offers Indian specialties) — we hope that Namaste Express will be able to find its footing in what has so far proven to be a difficult location.
For more information, call (813) 866-1300 or visit NamasteXP.com.
Update On Qdoba
At our press time, Qdoba Mexican Eats,which we told you last issue was getting ready to open in the same plaza in Highwoods Preserve as Namaste (at 17509 Preserve Walk Ln.) last issue, was still not open, but co-owner Liz Montante says that she and her husband and co-owner Mike were expecting the New Tampa Qdoba to open “on or around March 1,” or a few days before this issue hits your mailbox.
In other words, if you’re a fan of Moe’s Southwest Grill (which Qdoba is replacing in Highwoods), Chipotle or any other fast-casual Mexican fare, you definitely should check out Qdoba, too.
“It’s been a long struggle, but we’re finally almost there,” Liz told me the day before I finished this issue. “We can’t wait for New Tampa to experience our fresh Mexican eats.”
For more information about Qdoba Mexican Eats, call (813) 761-0005 orvisit Qdoba.com to check out the menu online.
Alan Torres (Center) of O.M. Yoga & Training is certified as both a personal trainer and a yoga instructor, and he is happy to come to your home or office or a park. (Photo provided by Alan Torres)
Alan Torres was studying business at Cleveland State University in Ohio in 2014 when he says moving in with his uncle changed his life.
Alan’s uncle talked about his days in the U.S. Army, and it inspired Alan to “be all that he could be” by enlisting, as well.
“I always cared about people and I wanted to serve,” says Alan, “and I wanted to max out my own potential and give myself a challenge.”
The Army gave Alan the opportunity to do just that. He served in field artillery with the Army from 2014-18.
Alan was based out of Fort Bragg, NC, and was deployed for nine months to northern Syria.
“It was the biggest experience of my life,” he says. But, he decided one deployment was enough for him, so he left the Army when his contract ended.
Alan says that time in his life, after his service, was difficult. He didn’t have any direction, started gaining weight, didn’t want to leave the house and noticed changes in the way he was handling himself. He says he had a lot of fear and aggression and began boiling over at simple things.
He realized that he was navigating the difficult experiences he had while deployed, and he wanted to change.
“When I came back to yoga, it was a last resort trying to manage myself,” he says. “It gave me the ability to manage my emotions and thoughts, and space to heal.”
Alan had been introduced to yoga back in his college days, and when he needed it most, he says yoga helped him learn to turn his reactions into response.
Three years ago, he moved to Fort Myers, FL, to live near his mom, then decided to continue his studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication in 2021.
“I had no plans at all post-graduation,” he says, “but somehow, it all lined up.”
He realized his passion for yoga could help others like himself who wanted to be more mindful.
He began taking classes and eventually was certified with a 200-hour yoga instructor certificate from My Vinyasa Practice in Austin, TX. He also earned a certification in Pranayama, which is an ancient Indian practice that focuses on breathing techniques.
Alan also earned a personal training diploma and certification from the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) in Tampa in 2022.
The yoga and personal training certifications, along with his communication degree, made his next step feel natural.
He launched an insured mobile business offering one-on-one and group yoga instruction, mobility training, traditional personal training sessions and workout programs.
Why Is It Called ‘O.M.?’
Alan says his business is named “O.M.” Yoga & Training for multiple reasons. One is the military term, “Oscar Mike.” When used as a call sign, “Oscar Mike” is interpreted as code for “On the Move.”
“Being that we are a mobile and veteran-owned company that promotes holistic wellness through intentional body movement, staying ‘On the Move’ is a vital part of our mission,” says Alan. “Addition- ally, O.M. also pays tribute to the roots and history of yoga. In the yoga realm, ‘om’ is recognized as the highest vibration and purest energy that connects all things in existence. ‘Om’ symbolizes the positive experiences and meaningful connections we aim to cultivate.”
He brings his classes to you, whether you want to practice in your home, office, or a nearby park.
“I bring everything you need,” he says. “If you don’t have a mat, I bring the mat. I bring props, bolsters, straps, a speaker, my playlist, even aromatherapy. I bring a full yoga studio to your location.”
He says this is especially helpful for people like him, who don’t feel they fit in at the typical yoga studio.
“I want to help people who want to gain confidence and build the fundamentals,” he says, “then they can do their own thing, if they want.”
Besides the mindfulness that yogis learn, the practice of yoga offers other benefits, as well. Alan says his instruction also focuses on stress reduction and the need to decompress through everyday life. Every class opens and closes with meditation, which helps yoga practitioners come into the present moment, leaving behind the chaos of work or traffic or whatever their lives have just thrown at them.
He says yoga also helps with mobility. He teaches people to have better movement quality so they set themselves up to age more gracefully. He is careful to teach the correct alignment for every yoga pose so his clients don’t risk being injured.
Alan says he typically first works with people once or twice to be sure he’s a good fit, then offers packages of eight classes.
Most people prefer classes once or twice a week. After they’ve finished their packages with Alan, they might feel more comfortable going to a local studio or practicing yoga on their own.
He also offers group lessons for anyone who has a group of friends or family members who want to learn together, but emphasizes that individual lessons go much deeper.
“I pride myself on connecting,” Alan says, “especially when it’s one-on-one. It’s amazing to watch people change.
Sometimes when I first meet them, they’re down, they’re quiet, but, in a month or two, there’s a big change. That’s so rewarding.”
He says his prices are based on how far he has to travel from his home, so while he travels as far as Sarasota, clients in the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel area will find his fees more affordable.
Although O.M. Yoga & Training is a fairly new company that doesn’t have many Google reviews yet, every single review Alan has received is five out of five stars.
For example, Jessica Washington says, “Alan can change your life, whether it be in gaining strength, learning to breathe and release tension, setting intentions or simply learning mobility through his well thought out yoga classes.”
Aaron Baca’s review says Alan is a “phenomenal teacher. (His) explanations during each session (are) second to none. Five stars each time he comes out and gives a class!”
It’s incredibly meaningful for this Army veteran to connect with people who benefit from learning yoga.
“I’m very passionate about what I do,” says Alan. “I’ve learned how to manage my- self and I want to share that with people.”
For more information about O.M. Yoga & Training, visit OMYogaandTraining.com or email AlanatOscarMikeYT@gmail.com.
The friendly, professional staff of Murtha & Flischel, LLC, is led by co-managing partner Kyle Flischel, CPA (in lighter blue jacket), Tom Murtha, CPA, and co-managing partner Patrick Murtha. (Photo provided by Captured by Arlene Photography)
New year, new tax returns to file — and a new name for a trusted staple of the local community.
As of Jan. 1 of this year, the well-known local Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm known as Murtha & Murtha, LLC, has been operating under the name of Murtha & Flischel, CPAs, as the firm’s long-time senior accountant Kyle Flischel is now a named managing partner with fellow managing partner and co-founder Patrick Murtha.
Thomas Murtha, CPA, Patrick’s father, is still at the firm, located in the Seven Oaks Professional Park off S.R. 56, as a co-founder and senior partner, working with his core clients and providing expertise in complex situations. Also, the firm’s second office in Zephyrhills, which was formerly known as Henson & Murtha, CPAs, also is being rebranded under the new name.
The trio of Patrick, Kyle and Tom, with more than 60 years of combined experience, can handle accounting, bookkeeping, mergers and acquisitions, taxes and other related services for their clients.
Coming Full Circle
Before Murtha & Flischel, it was originally Kyle’s dad, Raymond Flischel, and Tom Murtha who started working together as Flischel, Murtha & Associates in 1997 in Englewood, FL. Ray became a CPA in 1978 and worked for more than 40 years in the profession before retiring.
Tom Murtha also is a CPA and he earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Management from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY, in 1976, and his M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) degree in Accounting from St. John’s University in Queens, NY, in 1981. He has been doing business valuations, mergers, acquisitions and taxes since the 1990s and also taught accounting courses at Hillsborough Community College and the American Institute of Banking for more than 15 years.
Patrick and Kyle may have gotten the tax and accounting “bug” from their fathers, but they became friends and colleagues all on their own. They both attended the University of South Florida (USF), where Patrick received Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in both Finance and Accounting in 2009 and 2015 and Kyle obtained a B.S. in Accounting in 2011 and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Accounting with a tax concentration in 2017.
During 2009 and 2010, Patrick helped sell Tom and Ray’s Englewood firm and opened a new firm with Tom — Murtha & Murtha, LLC, in Tampa. Then, in 2015, the Murthas moved to Wesley Chapel, where Kyle joined them.
When you work with Murtha & Flischel CPAs, you get the benefit of more than 60 years of experience with (l.-r.) Patrick Murtha, Kyle Flischel & Tom Murtha. (Photos by Captured by Arlene Photography)
Since then, the business and its staff have grown steadily over the years. The Wesley Chapel office has expanded in size over time to a full building in the same office park to accommodate two additional senior accountants as well as new bookkeepers and receptionists, who help with clients across the state, as well as day-to-day administrative tasks.
Patrick and Kyle have both taken on another challenge recently — getting their pilot’s licenses. Patrick has his already and Kyle is working on getting his soon.
While Patrick admits this endeavor is “90% hobby,” becoming pilots has already proven beneficial to their business, too.
“We consult with clients statewide,” shares Patrick. “So, we were recently working with a client on a business acquisition on the east coast of Florida and it took us only 45 minutes to fly there versus the usual three hours or so driving on I-4.”
Complicated Tax Returns? Murtha & Flischel Can Help!
Tax season, which just began, is undoubtedly the firm’s busiest time of year. While there are many tax software and online tax services available to use at home, people with complex situations — such as needing to file in multiple states due to moving, working or owning properties in other states, etc. — may find that doing their own taxes at home isn’t so easy.
“We’re well-versed in helping clients file in multiple states, along with their federal taxes, if they have income or assets from multiple states,” says Patrick.
What separates Murtha & Flischel from TurboTax® software or nationwide firms like Jackson Hewitt is the firm’s personal touch and responsiveness. Patrick and Kyle insist on meeting clients “eyeball to eyeball” and Patrick says the person who meets with you will be the same person who files your tax returns, and will return your calls throughout the year.
“We believe in building long-term relationships, so we can answer questions year-round, not just during tax season,” Patrick says. “A lot of clients who come to us from another practice say they liked who they were working with, but that they didn’t return calls or answer emails. Our primary goal is to communicate well with our clients.”
Potential clients who worry that hiring a tax professional may be too costly shouldn’t hesitate to call Murtha & Flischel. The initial consultation is always free and the firm’s rates are similar to those of national tax preparation companies. Plus, they will look at your tax paperwork for the current year and tax returns for the previous three years to better understand your financial situation — as well as look for opportunities to submit for missed savings — and ultimately put more money back into your pocket. “Kyle is excellent and we have been using his services for over three years,” shares client David Ernst. “I only wish I had found him sooner. Kyle has helped not only with our taxes, but also with audits and making amendments to prior years.”
Business Owners — Take Note!
New this year, Patrick and Kyle are reaching out to all business owners to inform them of an important new federal requirement that went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year.
Under the U.S. Department of the Treasury is a group called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is now requiring many businesses to register all beneficial ownership information (BOI) or decision makers.
According to FinCEN.gov, this requirement comes as a result of bipartisan legislation called the Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed in 2021 to “make it harder for bad actors to hide or benefit from their ill-gotten gains through shell companies or other opaque ownership structures.”
“This requirement can apply to limited liability corporations (LLCs), other corporations and partnerships, and even rental property owners,” says Kyle.
If your business was created prior to 2024, you have until the end of the year to report BOI, but for businesses newly established in 2024, owners will only have 90 days.
It’s free and relatively simple in most cases to register BOI online through the BOI e-filing system, but the penalties for not registering or registering incorrectly are steep — “civil penalties up to $500 for each day the violation continues” and possibly “criminal liabilities of up to two years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.”
If e-filing your BOI independently seems daunting, Murtha & Flischel can guide you through the e-filing process or help you determine if your business falls within the 23 exempted groups. And, while the FinCEN requirement is new, helping business owners is something the firm has been doing for a long time.
A popular service Murtha & Flischel offers is the “CFO retainer package.” With this package, the firm helps businesses and people who are self-employed do monthly accounting and bookkeeping as well as budgeting for the future. Murtha & Flischel also offers advice for tax planning, mitigating tax bills and about health insurance or retirement plans.
“Patrick Murtha did my business’ taxes from 2022 forward,” shares a client named Khaled. “Great knowledge. Very responsive to all my questions. He is beyond just a regular CPA, he is a tax strategist. I highly recommend Patrick Murtha for small business owners, particularly doctors.”
Additionally, if you’re considering selling your business, Patrick says the firm can help you understand the current and potential future value of your business with the principals’ expertise in business valuations and appraisals.
“If you have a publicly traded business, you can estimate your piece of the business’ worth by multiplying the number of shares you own by its current trading value, but small businesses can’t do that,” explains Patrick. “We help businesses estimate their worth by looking at their budgeting, financial statements, sales and cash flow, which can help to set realistic goals and benchmarks for growing or selling your business in the future.”
The Wesley Chapel office of Murtha & Flischel, CPAs is located at 2236 Ashley Oaks Cir., Suite 101. The Zephyrhills office is at 5315 8th St. For a free consultation or tips on tax filings, call (813) 991-1120, or visit TampaTaxFirm.com today.
The 3D imaging scanner at Life Guard Imaging in the Rocky Point area of Tampa allows those concerned about their overall health to have a full-body scan that can help save their lives by detecting a number of diseases early. (Photos by Charmaine George)
Imagine being a medical professional, feeling a little off and undergoing a hospital CT (computed tomography) scan of your stomach because, with your background, you know when something is wrong in your body. You receive a clean bill of health despite not feeling well, only to receive a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer 10 months later and tragically lose your battle in six short weeks.
Due to gaps in the standard scan you, as a doctor, trusted, it failed to detect cancer on the backside tail of your pancreas, and it went untreated. While healthcare in the US is better than in many places, the downside is that it still is more reactive than proactive.
After losing his father, surgeon Benjamin J. Maldonado, Jr., 25 years ago to this usually deadly form of cancer, Frank Maldonado was inspired to establish Life Guard Imaging with his wife Amy.
The company opened in Tampa on Rocky Point Dr., off the Courtney Campbell Cswy. in Tampa in August 2021 to be easily accessible to the (predominantly) older demographic that has had their medical needs unchecked but who want to be proactive about their health. A second location of Life Guard Imaging opened in October 2023 in Phoenix, AZ, and a third location is coming to Sarasota in the summer.
Unlike traditional scanners, Life Guard Imaging’s low-radiation, high-resolution 3D imaging scanners are programmed with slices that are so thin that they can capture something as small as a 2 mm ball-bearing-sized shadow.
“At that detectable size, we can monitor it to make sure it doesn’t become something dangerous or if it is something dangerous, have it eradicated early enough,” says Maldonado, who is Life Guard Imaging’s director of operations. “With these thin slices, we see things so small that we can often capture them before they become metastatic, hitting the lymph nodes and spreading throughout the body. Our patients are surviving diseases that are taking millions of lives a year. Our motto is saving lives through early detection.”
Your full-body scan at Life Guard Imaging can help detect deadly diseases before they become deadly.
Life Guard Imaging’s detailed scans reveal insights well beyond what basic bloodwork can show. Much like a mammogram, your first scan acts as a baseline for all future scans. If anything changes, your doctor can plan a course of action. The CT scan radiation dosage is so low that it is safe to do annually or, if necessary, even multiple times a year
“From the shoulders to the base of the pelvis, we are trying to find things at the earliest possible moment,” Maldonado says. “Even a deadly disease like cancer, if it’s found early enough, can be survivable.”
The company’s vision is to bring this technology and capability to as many cities, states and potentially even other countries as possible. Maldonado and his team want to allow people to detect these once-silent killers before the first symptoms are felt.
“Because, generally, that’s when it’s too late,” he explains.
Life Guard Imaging offers a comprehensive scan of your vital organs. Among the services available are:
• Coronary artery calcium scans that can detect and quantify calcium in the arteries of your heart, allowing you to know your risk for blockage and a potentially life-threatening heart attack.
• Lung scans that can visualize nodules as small as 2 mm, detect diseases, particularly lung cancer, early, while it is early and more treatable.
• Comprehensive and gentle colon examinations with Life Guard’s “virtual colonoscopy” scan that does not require any anesthesia, dyes or long probes.
• CT bone density scans that use X-rays via computed tomography to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone and calculate your risk of breaking a bone. This scan can be added to a lung or full body scan.
• The most comprehensive scan is the full body scan. It can uncover abnormalities and changes that occur in the vital organs of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
New Technology
The team is excited about upcoming additions to the facility. Life Guard Imaging just got a new scanner that is significantly faster and allows for half the radiation dose of prior machines.
“We also have ultrasound equipment coming and will be able to do carotid artery screenings,” says director of imaging Stephanie Martin. And, upcoming is totally AI (artificial intelligence) calcium scoring software that’s not out on the market yet, but it’s going to be coming. It’s always good to have an extra set of computer eyes. All scans are performed by registered CT techs and read by Board-certified radiology doctors. We’re really confident about the results that we’re putting out.”
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers placekicker Martin Gramatica was so impressed by the service he received he became part of the team. Gramatica, who is now Life Guard’s VP of Business Development, says, “We tell our patients we want you to come in before your first symptom. We want people to know they can come in and do a preventive scan. Our goal is to open one to three new locations per year and keep the family atmosphere. Our patients are the priority, from the front desk to the patient advocate to when they get their scans.”
Life Guard’s VP of Business Development (and former Tampa Bay Bucs placekicker) Martin Gramatica joined the team because he was so impressed with the services.
He adds, “When our patients come in, they will meet with a patient advocate who will explain other scans. The patient will be in the scanner for 5-6 minutes. It’s very fast. It’s an 18-inch donut; patients’ heads never go through the donut, so there are no issues with claustrophobia. It will probably take them longer to walk to the scanner than the actual scan.”
Though preventive scans, like those at Life Guard Imaging, are not covered by insurance, the company offers individual scan pricing, a comprehensive, affordable Legacy Imaging program, and also accepts Care Credit.
“Our Legacy Imaging program is a few dollars a day, less than a Starbucks coffee,” Gramatica says. “The first full body scan is the baseline, and everything is compared year to year. If anything changes, we’re going to catch it early. The sooner cancer or heart disease is caught, the higher the percentage of survival, avoiding chemotherapy and radiation, and having a good quality of life. We find many things before they become deadly, and that’s the goal. We’re literally saving one to three lives per day.”
Life Guard Imaging also honors current and veteran military, firefighters and police officers with discounted programs on its diagnostic imaging services.
Maldonado adds, “This technology has existed for over 25 years. Tell me how it’s possible that it is not readily available all around the country, let alone all around the world? Our goal is to help as many people as possible. The fact that people don’t know this is available in the medical world is a tragedy. For every life we save, hundreds of thousands are lost. We’re giving people more time on earth, more memories with their families, and more good to be done in the world. More people need to have access to this.”
Despite being open less than three years, Life Guard Imaging has hundreds of testimonials from people who say their lives were saved with early detection. One of those is Tuyen Tran, who says she only got scanned herself in June 2023 because her husband Vihn went for one. To their surprise, it was Tuyen who ended up being diagnosed with Stage 1B lung cancer, despite having never been a smoker, as well as with fibroid masses in her uterus, all of which have been removed.
“My pulmonologist said that it was very unusual for a lung malignancy to be found so early,” Tuyen says. “He said that most people don’t get checked until they have symptoms, which is usually Stage 3 or 4, or too late to be helped. Instead, now we’re just watching it every six months with my oncologist. I just want everyone to know that it works.”
Vihn adds, “I believe that Life Guard Imaging has, essentially, saved my wife’s life. It was well worth it (the cost). Even if they find nothing, that’s OK, too. It’s good to have that peace of mind.”
Life Guard Imaging is located at 3001 N. Rocky Point Dr., Suite 185. For more information, visit LifeGuardImaging.com, call (813) 524-1010. You will receive a heart scan at no cost if you mention this story. This reporter made an appointment for a scan after conducting this interview.
