Heroes in Medicine
SALUTE THE HEROES AMONG US!
Heroes are men and women who place the needs of others above self and view personal responsibility from a global perspective. The term Hero is often preceded by the adjective “unsung”, but on this day we will sing!
The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, a non-profit organization, is hosting the 8th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards Ceremony. These prestigious awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout Palm Beach County that use their skills and resources in the field of healthcare to provide outstanding services for the people of our local, national, and global communities. In addition to properly recognizing our Heroes in Medicine, this initiative serves to encourage and stimulate future heroes by promoting a commitment to community service.
Proceeds from this event benefit Project Access, providing healthcare for low income, uninsured residents of Palm Beach County; and the Medical Society’s medical scholarship fund. The awards will be presented at the Heroes in Medicine luncheon at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. To be considered for an award, nominations must be received by March 1, 2011. If not a self nomination please inform the nominated as they may be called for clarification of the application and/or for an interview. Winners and sponsors will be recognized in a special section in On Call, the journal of Palm Beach County Medical Society and in all post event press releases. Finalists will be interviewed in person on Saturday, March 12, 2011 between 8:30 am and 12 Noon.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Community Outreach Hero This award recognizes an individual, company, institution, organization or agency that has devoted time, skills and/or other resources to assist others and or contribute to the betterment of healthcare. Volunteer, healthcare or non-healthcare individuals or professionals and/or groups may be nominated under this
category.
Bruce Rendina Professional Hero This award recognizes an individual whose profession is an integral part of the healthcare system but he or she is not a direct provider of patient care. This person has demonstrated the desire and willingness to use his or her knowledge and abilities to improve the health of the local, national and/or global communities. Nominees may include educators and administrators, among others.
Physician Hero (Local/National) This award recognizes an M.D. or a D.O. who embodies the characteristics of skill, compassion and dedication to the ideals and beliefs of the profession and has contributed in significant ways to the betterment of healthcare locally and/or nationally. Nominees may also be physicians who have made outstanding contributions to medical education.
Physician Hero (International) This award recognizes an M.D. or a D.O. who embodies the characteristics of skill, compassion and dedication to the ideals and beliefs of the profession and has contributed in significant ways to the betterment of healthcare which has been carried on outside of the United States. Nominees may also be physicians who have made outstanding contributions to medical education outside of the US.
Healthcare Provider Hero (Non-Physician) This award recognizes an individual or group of individuals who may be direct providers of healthcare but are not physicians. Nominees may include but are not limited to nurses, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, midwives, social workers, paramedics, chiropractors, various kinds of therapists, etc. Nominees should personify the ideals of their professions and have repeatedly demonstrated activities
that have gone “above and beyond” by contributing in significant ways to the betterment of healthcare locally, nationally and/or globally.
Student Hero This award recognizes a high school or college student or a group of high school or college students who have made outstanding commitments to healthcare of the community, locally, nationally and/or globally and as a result have made or are making a significant difference through their activities.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YVONNE AT
561-433-3940, FAX 561-433-2385 or email yvonnes@pbcms.org
I hope to see you at the Gift Gathering party on Thurs, 4/7/11 and on May 11 th at the 8th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards luncheon – Sent by Committee member Silvia C Garcia –561-792-6471