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CONTACT: Marge Sullivan, Palm Healthcare Foundation, (561) 833-6333
Melanie Otero, The Waters Pelton Organization (561) 626-0026, ext. 11
Jennifer Martinez, The Waters Pelton Organization (561) 626-0026, ext. 19
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. - On Thursday, March 8, 2007 Palm Healthcare Foundation held a cocktail reception honoring Palm Beach County’s Nursing Distinction Award nominees. Supporters of these superstars in the medical field mixed and mingled at Land Rover of Palm Beach while enjoying cocktails, hors’d’ouerves and loads of raffle prizes all while honoring the 150 nominees.
“Nurses are the glue that holds the healthcare community together,” said Suzette W. Wexner, Palm Healthcare Foundation President. “We know that there are hundreds of examples of outstanding nurses who have displayed compassion, devotion to our community, integrity and leadership, and have served as an inspiration to others to join the healthcare profession and tonight we are here to honor these outstanding nurses.”
The fifth annual Nursing Distinction Awards, which honors Palm Beach County’s dedicated and highly skilled nursing professionals, will be held May 18 at The Breakers Palm Beach. Nominees include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse educators, nursing assistants, nursing students, and volunteers who have made a significant impact in the lives of patients and fellow healthcare professionals throughout the community. One nurse will be selected for the 2007 Nurse of the Year Award, and will be awarded the $1000 grand prize as well as a spa weekend at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Additionally, each category winner will receive a certificate to Gianna Christine Salon, Spa, and Wellness Center, a professional portrait and an award. Categories include:
- Leadership Award
- Registered Nurse of the Year
- Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year
- Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year
- Nursing Student of the Year
- Educator of the Year
- Hands & Heart Award (recognizes a nurse whose compassion and caring has made a profound impact on a patient’s life)
- Extra Mile Award (recognizes a nurse who fosters professional growth in others and/or serves the community as a mentor or volunteer)
Major sponsors for the event are VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Boca Raton Community Hospital, and the Palm Beach Health Network.
About Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. was chartered in 2001 as an independent community healthcare foundation. Believing that “Together We Can Do More,” the foundation’s mission is to transform healthcare challenges by bringing together the talents and resources of the community to create innovative solutions that deliver high-impact results. The Foundation’s funding priorities—access to healthcare, healthcare quality and safety, healthcare technology, healthcare policy and healthcare workforce—are designed to empower non-profit healthcare organizations and healthcare professionals to create programs and services that improve the quality of life for Palm Beach County’s underserved citizens. Since 2001, the Foundation has distributed more than $14 million to over 70 non-profit organizations in Palm Beach County operating over 130 programs that met its funding goals. To learn more about Palm Healthcare Foundation, please visit www.palmhealthcarefoundation.org.
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