Thank you to everyone that helped make the tenth annual Healthcare Heroes Awards a success! On Thursday, March 16, 2017, Central Penn Parent recognized excellence and honored the efforts of individuals and organizations making significant positive impacts on the quality of healthcare in Central Pennsylvania. Please click here to be notified when nominations open for the 2018 Healthcare Heroes Awards.
2017 Healthcare Hero Winners & Finalists *Winners are in bold
Dental & Oral Hero George Herrold, Hamilton Health Center Smilebuilderz, LLC
Health Administration Hero Hagir S. Elsheikh, BSN, RN, HSE Staffing Agency LLC Joni L. Griffin, RN, BSN, VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove Darlene K. Heiges, Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital trg Marketing Works
Mental Health Caregiver of the Year Case Management Unit Amanda Keith, LSW, PA Counseling Services - Renaissance
Nurse of the Year Kelly E. Lesh, RN, PinnacleHealth Jessica A. Maritto, MSN, BSN, RN, CRNA, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Clara R.White, MSN, CRNP, CPT, Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialists
Pediatric & Pediatric Specialties Hero Peter E. Andrews, Jr, RN, Penn State Children’s Hospital Paula I. Cameron, BSN, RN, Penn State Children’s Hospital Kristy J. Connelly, RN, BSN, CPHON, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Ivona Diamond, MD, Hamilton Health Center Abigail C. Hamilton, BSN, RN, CPN, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Clark McSparren, Lancaster General Health Robert P. Olympia, MD, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Physician of the Year William M. Bird, DO, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Ryan C. Crim, MD, AllBetterCare Urgent Care Center Todd Curran, Do, OSS Health Mubashir Mumtaz, MD, FACS, FACC, PinnacleHealth CardioVascular Institute
Special Needs Advocate ABA in PA Initiative Shawn Brown, Fitness 4 Focus Ashley M. Mantheiy, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Jude McCrea, Hamilton Health Center Adrienne N. Walter, BSN, RN, Penn State Children’s Hospital
Special Award Recipients
Eye Care Specialist Hero Mark A. Grandas, OD, Cruse Eye Care Specialties and Elmwood Eye Center
Pharmacy Hero Srikari Vanguri, Rite Aid
Senior Care Hero Penn State Hershey Medical Group – Care Managers
Women’s Health & Wellness Hero Megan E. Shellenberger, BSN, RN, Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Volunteer Hero Erica Shoesmith, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Future of Healthcare Award Kalin Lapp, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Welcome Sponsor - PinnacleHealth Major Sponsor – Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Future of Healthcare Award Sponsor – The PA College of Health Sciences Nurse of the Year Category Sponsor – Gift of Life Donor Program Pediatric & Pediatric Specialties Hero Sponsor – Hanover Hospital Physician of the Year Sponsor – The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Special Needs Advocate Sponsor – PSA Healthcare
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