2009 Honorees

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Honoring the 2009 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 highlighted five such individuals and groups. 

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.

2009 HONOREES -

Business Award- Dr. Kevin Haughton, ST. Peter Family Medic

Community Impact Award- Dr. Sherman Cotler and Steve Macuk, Mental Health Access Program

Health Care Safety Net Award- Dr. Tim Dolby, Olympia Union Gospel Mission and Skip Steffen, Executive Director

Distinguished Service Award- Dr. Deborah Hall, St. Peter Hospital's Sexual Assault Center

Support Services Award - RN Tom DiDona, Mason General Hospital Clinical Education Director


Category Descriptions:

• Business Award - 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 - An individual or practice group whose involvement in health care issues has impacted the community.

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

• Health Care Safety Net Award - An individual or practice group whose involvement or innovation in health care issues has affected a broad section of the community.

• Support Services Award - An individual or group whose extraordinary service in support of the health care field impacts the health of the community.

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