By Dr. Richard Swier
Red County
08/26/09

I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Bob McCann who is seeking Florida House seat in District 67. Dr. McCann is not only a physician but also a lawyer. He is a conservative with excellent credentials. His background in health care, legal issues, his service in the U.S. Navy and understanding of the issues makes him a formidable candidate. He is in tune with the key issues facing Floridians - healthcare, tort reform, and the economy.

Bob McCann is a native of Chicago and served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 through 1979. After completing his naval service, he attended college on the G.I. Bill and went on to graduate from medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri in 1988. While attending to his studies, Bob served the public as both a paramedic and police officer.

While practicing as a physician in undeserved health service areas, Bob obtained his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from the Florida Coastal School of Law located in Jacksonville, Florida in 1999. He is a member of the National Republican Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section.

Today, Bob McCann lives in Bradenton, Florida with his wife Rosemarie. He owns and operates McCann Medicine & Law, P.A. where he provides medical care and legal services. He has had a distinguished career within the medical community, holding leadership positions and serving as a guest lecturer at numerous conferences. He was a candidate for both US Surgeon General in 2001 and US Assistant Secretary for Health in 2007.

Bob McCann was appointed to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine by Governor Jeb Bush, where he now serves as Chairman. The Board of Osteopathic Medicine is responsible for enforcing health care standards, reviewing licensure applications and disciplining physicians when needed.

My interview with him revealed a man of conviction and impeccable character. His parting comment to me was that the two most important things to him are his honesty and reputation. Please take the time to listen to Dr. Bob McCann and his positions on health care, the economy, tort reform, off shore drilling and government growth.

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