Health Care Champions - Thurston-Mason County

Presented by KPS Health Plans

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Business Examiner partners with local agencies to recognize 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. 

Nominations are closed for the 2009 Thurston-Mason County Health Care Champions.

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.

HONOREES - The Business Examiner, in partnership with the Thurston County Chamber and Thurston-Mason County Medical Society, will honor these five individual or proactive groups as Health Care Champions in 2009.

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.

PUBLICATION - The June 9th, 2009 issue of the Business Examiner will included a special supplement highlighting the 2009 Health Care Champions. 

Additional copies of the publication will be available.  Please contact us for printed copies.