Palm Healthcare Foundation recently held a cocktail reception honoring Palm Beach Countys Nursing Distinction Award nominees.
(l-r) Suzette Wexner, Executive Director, Palm Healthcare Foundation; Barbara Wyner, Nurse of the Year nominee; Murray and Carol Press, Nurse of The Year nominee and husband.
“Nurses are the glue that holds together the healthcare community,” 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.”
(l-r) Kim and Jack Lansing of The Merrill Lynch Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management – Lansing, Lacy, Hutcheon Group, the first organization to ever win the Palm Healthcare Commitment to Community Award; Gloria Van Brocklin, Nurse of The Year nominee
The fifth annual Nursing Distinction Awards, which honor Palm Beach Countys 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, which consist of a $1000 grand prize as well as a spa weekend at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
(l-r) Rick Shockley, Sunny 104.3 Morning Drive Time Announcer; Julie Hilsenbeck, Chair, 2007 Nursing Celebration; Bob Calvelli, Account Executive, Sunny 104.3; Ruth Schwarzkopf, 2006 Nursing Celebration Dinner Chair
