FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gulf Coast Pain Management Dr. Lynne Carr Columbus
Receives 2011 Best of Palm Harbor Award

U.S. Commerce Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, December 2, 2011 -- For the third consecutive year, Gulf Coast Pain Management Dr. Lynne Carr Columbus has been selected for the 2011 Best of Palm Harbor Award in the Medical Doctors category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2011 Award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@uscaaward.com
URL: http://www.uscaaward.com

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our patients and referring physicians for their confidence in our practice. We could not be recognized in the community without your confidence in our care. We strive to provide our community with safe, quality pain management.

Dr. Columbus is committed to keeping our community safe and help quell the current prescription drug crisis. She serves on the Pinellas County Prescription Drug Advisory Board. She also serves as an expert witness for the Florida Department of Health Prosecution Unit. She is a national and community lecturer regarding the "Use and Abuse of Controlled Substances".