Name: 2020 Healthcare Heroes
Start: 2020-03-13 12:30:00
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2020 Healthcare Heroes

Central Penn Parent and Central Penn Business Journal’s 13th annual Healthcare Heroes awards program will be held on March 13. This award recognizes excellence, promotes innovation and honors the efforts of individuals and organizations making significant positive impacts on the quality of health care in Central Pennsylvania.

The Central Penn Business Journal is COVID conscious and will be making educated decisions on whether events are virtual or in-person per CDC recommendations and state and county guidance. For now, all events for 2020 are moving forward as virtual but as soon as we can come back together in person to celebrate excellence we look forward to doing so.

2021 Healthcare Heroes Nomination Form

Complete this form to nominate an individual or organization for the Central Penn Parent Healthcare Heroes 2021 event. All fields are required.

To be eligible for this award, the winner must be located in the central PA region at the time of judging.

Nominations are due January 10, 2020.

Nominee's Name*
First Last
Nominee's Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Company/Affiliation*
Work Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Which award category are you nominating this individual or organization for?*
Why are you nominating this organization for Advancements in Innovation and Healthcare?*
Note: This honors an organization principally responsible for a scientific discovery or for the development of a new process, device or a service that can save or improve the quality of life for a large number of people.
Why are you nominating this individual for Allied Health Hero?*
Note: This honors a non-physician professional practicing in allied health who displays exemplary performance in his/her field and whose services benefit families in our local communities. Examples include: Physician Assistants, lab technicians, phlebotomists, chemotherapy technicians, CNAs, hospice workers, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and radiology technicians.
Why are you nominating this individual or organization for Community Outreach/Education Hero?*
Note: This honors an individual or organization that reaches outside of their normal sphere of business to focus attention on a health care issue or to solve a community health problem.
Why are you nominating this individual for First Responder Hero?*
Note: This honors individuals such as the military, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters and police for their professional achievement and community involvement in their line of duty.
Why are you nominating this individual for Health Professional Hero?*
Note: This honors non-medical health care workers. Examples include administrators, professors, health insurance professionals and receptionists.
Why are you nominating this individual for Lifetime Achievement Hero?*
Note: This award is presented to one individual for his/her lifetime career of advancing the health care of our region through heroic acts, mentoring, compassion, honor and integrity.
Why are you nominating this individual or organization for Mental Health Caregiver of the Year?*
Note: This honors an individual or organization that provides mental health support and counseling services to individuals and families in our local communities.
Why are you nominating this individual for Nurse of the Year?*
Note: This honors a nurse or nurse practitioner whose performance is considered exemplary by patients and doctors and provides a model of professionalism to peers.
Why are you nominating this individual for Pediatric and Pediatric Specialties Hero?*
Note: This honors a physician or non-physician working in pediatric medicine or pediatric medical specialties whose work notably benefits the children in our local communities.
Why are you nominating this individual for Physician of the Year?*
Note: This honors a physician who displays exemplary performance in his/her field and whose services benefit in our local communities.
Why are you nominating this individual or organization for Senior Care Hero?*
Note: This honors an individual or organization committed to advancing the health and wellness of senior citizens in our local communities.
Why are you nominating this individual or organization for Special Needs Advocate?*
Note: This honors an individual or organization invested in special needs care for adults and/or children and making a difference to families in our local communities.
Why are you nominating this individual or organization for Therapeutic Care Provider of the Year?*
Note: This honors an individual or organization invested in physical therapy, occupational therapy or chiropractic care whose job performance is considered commendable by patients and colleagues.
Why are you nominating this individual for Volunteer Hero?*
Note: This honors non-payroll individuals who reach out with time or skills to help patients or health care providers.
Why are you nominating this individual or organization for Women's Health and Wellness Hero?*
Note: This honors an individual or organization that makes women’s health and wellness a top priority and whose services benefit women of all ages. Examples include: OB/GYNs, imaging technicians, midwives, doulas, women’s health facilities.
Why are you nominating this organization for Workplace Wellness Program of the Year?*
Note: This honors an organization for a company-wide wellness program, healthy work environment, ergonomics program, or other health-related activities benefiting employees.
Nominator's Name*
First Last
Nominator's Email*
Nominator's Phone*
Notify me by email about Healthcare Heroes in 2021, as well as Central Penn Parent's other events and special offers.
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2020 Healthcare Heroes Finalists:

Advancements in Innovation and Healthcare:

Alder Health Services

Highmark

WellSpan Health

Allied Health Hero:

Dr. Robert Blake of Blake Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center

Nikki Marhefka of Central Penn College

Javier Muniz of Wellspan Health

Community Outreach/Education Hero:

Central Penn Business Group on Health

Jeanne McClintick LNP, CHPLN of Hospice of Central PA

Adam Marden of Susquehanna Valley EMS

Leigh-Ann Reitze of UPMC

Health Professional Hero:

Ali Washabaugh of House of Hope

Jonathan Ortiz, DO of UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle

Brian SChuler, MD of WellSpan Cardiology

Mental Health Hero:

Marian Echevarria of WellSpan Health

Kenia Perez-Gonzalez of WellSpan Philhaven – Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Pediatrics Care Hero:

Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA, FAAP of Hamilton Health Center

Aimee Friedrich of WellSpan York Hospital

Gabrielle Wallace of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Senior Care Hero:

Julie Hurley of The Campus of the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg

Katherine Szala of Visiting Angels

Special Needs Advocate:

Jeannette Magaro of Autism in Classrooms

Cheryl D. Tierney, MD of Penn State Pediatric Rehabilitation and Development

Therapeutic Care Hero:

Denisha Roberts of Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development

Volunteer Hero:

Brett Ernst, MD of Schein Ernst Mishra Eye

Women’s Health and Wellness Hero:

Lynne M. Hopfl RN, BSN, M.ED. of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Adriane Burgess of WellSpan York Hospital

Workplace Wellness Program of the Year:

County Commissioners Association of PA

Dickinson College

UTZ Quality Foods

Nurse of the Year *:

Tara Gardner of Geisinger Holy Spirit

Tammie Treibley of WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center

Kelly Trynosky DNP, RN, ACNP-BC of WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital – Center for Heart Care

Sarah Bosserman Matulewicz of WellSpan York Hospital

Physician of the Year *:

Bolanle A Limann MD, MPH, MBA of Hamilton Health Center

Mark L. Simmons of Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine

Patrick Moreno of Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine

Amber Billet, MD, FACEP of WellSpan York Hospital

Lifetime Achievement Hero:

Thomas R. McGann M.D. of WellSpan Health

* A top winner will be announced in these categories at the awards celebration in March.

2021 Healthcare Heroes Application Form

Please make sure to save and print this form as proof of receipt for your application.

Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required. To be eligible for this award, the winner must be located in the central PA region at the time of judging.

We encourage applicants to include up to three letters of recommendation. Letters may be sent electronically to ehildabridle@bridgetowermedia.com. Applications and up to three letters of recommendation are due by January 17, 2020.

Please provide as much information as possible so that our judges will be able to make the most informed decisions possible, based on your accomplishments.

Information provided on this form may be used by Central Penn Parent in the corresponding event publication. To view Central Penn Parent's privacy policy, visit www.centralpennparent.com/privacy-policy.

Are you nominating yourself for this award?
- Yes
- No
Note: This is for Central Penn Parent's recordkeeping only. It WILL NOT be considered by judging panel.
Is this application for an individual or an organization?*
- Individual
- Organization
This application is for an individual. If you meant to apply for an organization, please select "Organization" above.
This application is for an organization. If you meant to apply for an individual, please select "Individual" above.
Name*
First Last
Company/Affiliation*
Please type the name of your company as how you would like to see it in print.
Name as you would like it to appear in print (for awards publication)*
Phonetic spelling of your name (for announcing on stage during awards ceremony)
Job Title
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone Number*
Email*
Facebook Profile URL

(e.g. http://www.facebook/johndoe)
LinkedIn Profile URL

(e.g. http://www.linkedin.com/profileview?id=1234567)
Twitter Profile

(e.g. @johndoe)
Fax Number
Please select from the following individual award categories:*
Please select from the following organization award categories:*
What would you say is your greatest accomplishment in your volunteer role?
What is the greatest reward for your volunteer work?
What’s the most exciting aspect of your volunteer efforts?
What’s the most challenging part of your volunteer work?
What would you consider to be your most outstanding achievement in your field?
What is the greatest reward of your typical workday?
What’s the most exciting aspect of your job?
What is the greatest challenge you face in your job?
Education
List most recent first.
Career History
List most recent first.
Awards and Honors
What awards have you been most proud to receive? List most recent first and include Year, Award/Honor Name and Awarding Institution.
Most Significant Personal Accomplishment
Why should your organization be considered for this award?
What makes your organization unique in its field?
What is the greatest challenge your organization faced in achieving its goals?
What is the greatest challenge your organization faced with its workplace wellness program?
Please detail what the organization-wide wellness program involved.
Please provide the current number of employees at your organization.
How many employees participate in the Workplace Wellness program?
Notify me by email about Healthcare Heroes in 2021, as well as Central Penn Parent's other events and special offers.
- Yes

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AWARD CATEGORIES:

Advancement in Innovation and Healthcare

This honors an organization principally responsible for a scientific discovery or for the development of a new process, device or a service that can save or improve the quality of life for a large number of people.

Allied Health Hero

This honors a non-physician professional practicing in allied health who displays exemplary performance in his/her field and whose services benefit families in our local communities. Examples include: Physician Assistants, lab technicians, phlebotomists, chemotherapy technicians, CNAs, hospice workers, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and radiology technicians.

Community Outreach/Education Hero

This honors an individual or organization that reaches outside of their normal sphere of business to focus attention on a health care issue or to solve a community health problem.

First Responder Hero

This honors individuals such as the military, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters and police for their professional achievement and community involvement in their line of duty.

Health Professional Hero

This honors non-medical health care workers. Examples include administrators, professors, health insurance professionals and receptionists.

Lifetime Achievement Hero

This award is presented to one individual for his/her lifetime career of advancing the health care of our region through heroic acts, mentoring, compassion, honor and integrity.

Mental Health Caregiver of the Year

This honors an individual or organization that provides mental health support and counseling services to individuals and families in our local communities.

Nurse of the Year

This honors a nurse or nurse practitioner whose performance is considered exemplary by patients and doctors and provides a model of professionalism to peers.

Pediatric and Pediatric Specialties Hero

This honors a physician or non-physician working in pediatric medicine or pediatric medical specialties whose work notably benefits the children in our local communities.

Physician of the Year

This honors a physician who displays exemplary performance in his/her field and whose services benefit in our local communities.

Senior Care Hero

This honors an individual or organization committed to advancing the health and wellness of senior citizens in our local communities.

Special Needs Advocate

This honors an individual or organization invested in special needs care for adults and/or children and making a difference to families in our local communities.

Therapeutic Care Provider of the Year

This honors an individual or organization invested in physical therapy, occupational therapy or chiropractic care whose job performance is considered commendable by patients and colleagues.

Volunteer Hero

This honors non-payroll individuals who reach out with time or skills to help patients or health care providers.

Women’s Health and Wellness Hero

This honors an individual or organization that makes women’s health and wellness a top priority and whose services benefit women of all ages. Examples include: OB/GYNs, imaging technicians, midwives, doulas, women’s health facilities.

Workplace Wellness Program of the Year

This honors an organization for a company-wide wellness program, healthy work environment, ergonomics program, or other health-related activities benefiting employees.

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2020 Healthcare Heroes Finalists:

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