The MediStar Awards
Where the region's healthcare “stars” align for one night.
What does an internationally acclaimed expert in heart transplants and ventricular assist devices have in common with a health and life science incubator? Or a state-of-the-art biomedical research facility with a cultural and linguistics services program? What does a pediatric endocrinologist share with a broad coalition of more than 100 organizations working to improve Kentuckians’ health and healthcare coverage? That’s easy. They are all former MediStar Award winners. On May 13 we will continue the tradition of celebrating the region’s “Best of the Best” in healthcare at the 2014 MediStar Awards. Since 2007 IGE Media, publisher of Medical News and Medical News For You, has recognized excellence in the business of healthcare at the exclusive MediStar Awards, which honors eight healthcare professionals for their achievements in advocacy, innovation, education, leadership, design, aging care, as well as announces the Physician and Nurse of the Year award. Connect with old friends and make new friends at both our networking pre-party and cocktail reception following the awards ceremony. The A.O. Sullivan Award for Excellence in Education Presented to organization that takes creative approaches to developing and implementing programs, which enhance the level of knowledge, education and career opportunity in healthcare. The Hall Render Leadership in Healthcare Award Presented to a progressive and entrepreneurial individual who is not afraid to take risks and whose job performance is considered exemplary by providers, patients and peers. The Seven Counties Services Healthcare Advocacy Award Presented to an individual or organization that has worked to raise awareness of health challenges in our region and worked to affect change. The Healthcare Innovation Award Presented to an organization that has developed a new procedure, device, service, program or treatment that improves the delivery of care. The BOK Financial Aging Care Award Presented to an organization that has advanced the level of care for the senior community through innovative methods resulting in reduced costs and improved quality of life. The Facility Design Award Presented to an architectural firm that demonstrated functional or innovative design in a new or renovated healthcare facility, which improves the delivery of care. Project must have been completed in 2013. The Middleton Reutlinger Nurse of the Year Award Presented to a nurse who has gone above and beyond their normal responsibilities to improve best practices and contribute to patient education. The XLerateHealth Physician of the Year Award Presented to a physician who has shown outstanding leadership and vision and has contributed to their workplace leaving a lasting legacy. |
WINNER SPOTLIGHT
Tracy Williams, RN Norton Healthcare Middleton Reutlinger Nurse of the Year Tracy Williams has thirty five years of experience in the field of nursing, making the transition from bedside care to administration and leadership early on in her career. Throughout her career she has focused on creating and implementing innovative models of care, creating value for patients, families and communities, developing programs that support quality, safety, service and education and developing nurses and nurse leaders for the future of healthcare. 
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