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"HEARTS OF GOLD"
August 4, 2008
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - They are among us - people with hearts of gold. Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital would like to honor three of them this year and is looking for nominations for its annual "Hearts of Gold" awards.
"This year, we are honoring individuals or agencies whose good works have made our community healthier," says Rena Whittaker, the hospital foundation's executive director. The awards will be given to one physician, one health care professional and one community member. Each will be recognized for their advocacy or action that have made a difference in the health of the Hood River County community.
Nominations need to indicate if the nominee is a physician, health professional or community member and include a letter of support describing their efforts. It must also include the nominator's name, phone number and e-mail address. Nominations need to be mailed or e-mailed by Friday, Sept. 12 to Rena Whittaker at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 149, Hood River, OR 97031 .
The Hearts of Gold award program was launched in 2004, based on a similar program, "Achievements in Health Care," that was begun by the hospital in the mid- 1990s. Previous winners include Wilson Appelgren, Tina Castañares, M.D., Fran Cody, Leslie Cogswell, Joella Dethman, Marianne Durkan, Gayle Gray, Charles Haynie, M.D., O.J. Hecomovich, R.N., Beulah Herman, Susan Hess, Hood River County Health Department, Hospice of the Gorge, Mooreen Morris, Winifred Niemuth, Jan Thomson, R.N., Rogers Wheatley, Tim Simmons, Stephen Vogt, M.D., Maija Yasui, Janet Whitten and Joel Pelayo.
This year's winners will be honored at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation's annual "Hearts of Gold Gala" on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Best Western Hood River Inn. For more information on the award or the Hearts of Gold Gala, call the Foundation office, 541-387-6474.
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Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital is part of Providence Health & Services, the state's largest health system and largest private employer. Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital is a full-service, critical-access hospital with a 24-hour Emergency Department. Providence offers a wide range of health care services in the communities of the Columbia River Gorge through its clinics, care centers and senior living facilities.
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