
2021 Health Care Heroes
Health care workers have faced unprecedented challenges during the past year due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These organizations and individuals deserve to be recognized and celebrated every day, but right now it is even more critical. Honorees will be celebrated on May 27 at the virtual awards event as well as through profiles in the Health Care Heroes magazine and online.
Join us for our online awards celebration
May 27, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Tickets: $25 ($30 after May 17)
Your ticket includes:
– Access to our professionally produced, TV-quality livestream program
– Video storytelling with compelling comments from each honoree
– Video shout out messages from our sponsors
– Guests and winners participating during the event through social media appearing live on screen
For more information, contact our Events Team at cpbjevents@bridgetowermedia.com
Do the winners have to say something?
Winners do not speak live during the event, but will be contacted to be profiled in a multi-media video that will be aired during the event.
I’m a Health Care Hero award winner, what now?
Sit tight, a member of our team will contact you soon with any additional details.
If I’m a winner, do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself as an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Sponsorship packages are available to purchase for those wanting large groups of tickets and additional benefits.
Can I buy an ad in the publication?
The Health Care Hero program is supported through sponsorships. The ads you see in the magazine are part of the sponsorship packages. Please email shuettner@bridgetowermedia.com.
I bought a ticket but I don’t see it?
Tickets will be sent to you and everyone who registers the day before and the day of the event via email.
Remember, tickets can only be opened on one device, if you open it on your phone but then try to open it on your computer it will not work.
Contact cpbjevents@bridgetowermedia.com if you have any issues.
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
Advancements in Innovation and Health Care
Smilebuilderz LLC
Community Outreach/Education Hero
Kelly Blechertas York County Coalition on Homelessness
Oralia Dominic Highmark Inc.
Ann Kunkel WellSpan Health
Hamilton Health Center
Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
COVID-19 Hero
Eugene Curley WellSpan Health
Rich Feczko Compass One Healthcare
Allison Polinski Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Hamilton Health Center
Child Life Program Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Health Care Specialties Hero
Ron Coughlin The Campus of the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, PA
Cristine Frantz WellSpan York Hospital
Holly Gilmore WellSpan Philhaven
Ashutosh Kumar Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Music Therapists – Board Certified Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Donald Steely Jr WellSpan Health York Cancer Center
Duane Williams Penn State Children’s Hospital | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Health Professional Hero
Anne Bizup Central Penn College
Robert W. Callahan Jr. US Department of Veterans Affairs, Lebanon VA Medical Center
Mark Goedecker WellSpan Health
Elena Guk Cornerstone Dental Health
Jaime Bashore Long Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Amber Stower WellSpan Philhaven
Lifetime Achievement Hero
Robert C. Aber Penn State Health
Cheston Berlin Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Mental Health Caregiver Hero
Michael Diller WellSpan Health
Amy Eichelberger WellSpan Philhaven Behavioral Health
Hanni Snyder WellSpan Philhaven
Jennifer Stoner Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Timothy Zeiger Timothy S. Zeiger Psy.D., PLLC
WellSpan Covid-19 High Impact Behavioral Health Team Leads WellSpan Health/WellSpan Philhaven
Nurse Hero
Tracie Dawson Derry Township School District/ Hershey Middle School
WGSH Nursing Team WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
Elisha J. Peregino Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Jill Savini Lebanon Valley College
Lindsay Truong The Campus of the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, PA
Physician Hero
Nicole Osevala Penn State Health
Erika F. H. Saunders Penn State Health
Raghav Tirupathi Keystone Health
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Advancement in Innovation and Health care
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.
COVID-19 Hero
This award honors an individual making an impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 Hero
This honors an individual or organization that provides mental health support and counseling services to individuals and families in our local communities.
Nurse Hero
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 Hero
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 Hero
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 Hero
This honors an organization for a company-wide wellness program, healthy work environment, ergonomics program, or other health-related activities benefiting employees.