(l-r) Dr. Vicki Norton, Heroes in Medicine Co-Chair; John James, Director of Disaster Services, PBCMS; Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Mobile Integrated Health Medical Social Workers Lauren Young-Work, Lillian Sheldon-Reece, Courtney Draine, and Juliette Louis.
The Palm Beach County Medical Society (PBCMS) and Services held its 21st Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards Luncheon, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. More than 100 guests enjoyed an elegant afternoon at Benvenuto Restaurant & Banquet Facility honoring the 2024 Heroes. Jean Acevedo of Acevedo Consulting and Dr. Vicki Norton of Baptist Health served as Co-Chairs, and Dr. Alan Pillersdorf served as honorary chair.
(l-r) Dr. Ivy Faske, Past President, PBCMSS; Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine, President, Palm Beach Pediatrics; Dr. Vicki Norton, Heroes in Medicine Co-Chair
The event raised $22,000 to help support PBCMS and Services programs, including Project Access, the Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition (HERC), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Community Health Worker Care Coordination training through the PBCMSS Institute for Learning, the Physician Leadership Academy, Physician Wellness, and the Opioid Task Force.
Heroes in Medicine awards spotlight those individuals and organizations in Palm Beach County that provide outstanding service to meet the needs of people in local, national, and/or global communities. Nominees complete a rigorous review process and are selected by community leaders and volunteers. Heroes in Medicine is made possible by the generous support of South Florida Hospital News & Healthcare Report.
2024 Heroes in Medicine Award Winners
Physician Hero
Shannon Fox-Levine, MD, president of Palm Beach Pediatrics
Bruce Rendina Professional Hero
Mahyar Nouri-Shirazi, DVM, PhD, professor at the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
Community Hero
Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
Health Care Provider (non-physician) Hero
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Mobile Integrated Health Medical Social Workers: Lauren Young-Work, Lillian Sheldon-Reece, Courtney Draine, and Juliette Louis.
Medical Student Hero
Project Grow Medical Students at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine: Sara Burgoa, Shannon Gallup, Madison Goon, and Samantha Hicks.
