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Each Spring Ingram’s has the pleasure of researching and announcing the winners of our Heroes in Healthcare annual awards. Chosen because they “exemplify patient-based healthcare,” the twenty-one honorees represented the full spectrum of those who impact the patient—administrators, professional services, registered nurses, auxiliary staff, volunteers and physicians alike. Each honoree and their guests shared this memorable morning recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of these ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts of compassion in the important field of health care. This sentiment was punctuated by the keynote speaker Ed Hearn, formerly pitcher of the Royals and World Champion New York Mets. Hearn spoke of the challenges he faced when transitioning from good health to being faced with several life-threatening illnesses. Hearn inspired the attendees as did Ingram’s Executive Editor Jack Cashill we served as emcee. |
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| The Honorees Dr. Rex Archer Dr. Marc Asher Pam Barrett Beckie Brownback Jackie Byers Mary Calys Dr.Stephen Churchill Melissa Curtice Joseph Galeazzi Lizabeth Gogoloski Morena “Rene” Gray Kim Haynes Ken Huber Annie Johnson Julie Musick Sherry Rakes John Rogers Jackie Runyan Janie Schumaker Sandra Walker Nancy Washburn |
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Ingram’s is honored to serve as a steward of the greater Kansas City of those heroes who serve on the front line of the medical professional. |
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1. Nursing Director Lori Spight and Rene Gray show support for Rena Gray, who was recognized for her auxiliary staff achievement for Research Medical Center. 2. Jackie Byers and her husband, John Byers, enjoy breakfast before the awards presentation. Byers, who works for John Knox Village, was recognized in the professional staff achievement category. 3. Mayor Mark Funkhouser congratulates the honorees and accepts an award on behalf of Dr. Rex Archer, who was recognized for his administration achievement with the City of Kansas City, MO Health Department. 4. Jan Brunks and Terry Orrick attended the breakfast with other University of Kansas Hospital staff to celebrate Dr. Marc Asher’s lifetime service recognition. 5. Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Ingram’s, Joe Sweeney, presents a plaque to volunteer honoree Annie Johnston for her work with Saint John Hospital’s Comfort Bear Ministry. Annie tossed the bears to the croud. 6. A number of the honorees of Ingram’s 2009 Heroes in Healthcare pose for a group shot. |