2008 Honorees

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2008 Thurston County Health Care Champions

There are countless champions in the thriving health care market, and the Business Examiner in partnership with the Thurston County Chamber and Thurston-Mason County Medical Society asked for your help in identifying them.

Every day heroic acts, steadfast dedication, extraordinary service and professionalism are seen frequently in our community's medical offices, clinics, hospitals, emergency services and related organizations. The Health Care Champions program has been created to recognize the dedication and professionalism of these important members of our communities.

The 2008 Honorees

• Business Award - Bill Perkins, GHB Insurance An individual or practice group who has implemented a program to encourage a healthy workplace for employees or improved health care for the community.

• Community Impact & Health Care Safety Net Award  - Jane Jones, Neighborhood Free Medical Clinic    An individual or practice group whose involvement or innovation in health care issues has affected a broad section of or provided a health care "safety net" to the community.
  

• Distinguished Service Award - Ward Miles, M.D. An individual or practice group whose demonstrated service within the health care field has been extraordinary over an extended period of time.

• Emergency Services Award - Jeff Walker, M.D. and Kim Brandt, M.D. A medical response unit with an outstanding "save" or innovators in providing emergency care and services to the community

• Support Services Award - Kim Klint, executive director of Mason Matters An individual or group whose extraordinary service in support of the health care field impacts the health of the community.

The June 9th, 2008 issue of the Business Examiner included a special supplement highlighting the 2008 Health Care Champions.