The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services and the Palm Beach County Medical Society Alliance recently announced its finalists for the 2005 Heroes in Medicine Awards. Among them is long-time St. Marys Hospital Administrator Don Chester, who will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the awards luncheon, to be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2005 at the Ritz Carlton in Manalapan.
“This luncheon is so important because we celebrate some of the most amazing healthcare professionals and their achievements in Palm Beach County,” said Dr. Lee Fischer, president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society Services. “We already have a tremendous slate of finalists.”
Winners in various categories will be announced at the luncheon, which will be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Alan B. Pillersdorf and made possible by grand benefactor, Rendina Companies. WPEC Channel 12s Liz Quirantes will be the mistress of ceremonies.
Proceeds from Heroes in Medicine benefit Project Access, a community-based program to increase access to healthcare for the uninsured. Tickets for the luncheon are $75. For more information, call the Palm Beach County Medical Society at (561) 433-3940.
The 2005 Heroes in Medicine categories and finalists are as follows:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Don Chester
Advancements in HealthCare – Fernando Recio, M.D. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Bruce Waxman, M.D.
Community Outreach – A.G. Holley State Hospital Columbia Hospital Gertrude E. Skelly Foundation Andrea Stephenson, Glades Initiative
Healthcare Hero Provider – Kathleen Clerie, R.N., West Boca Medical Center Iris Delvillar, Case Manager, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Center Camy Dreifuss, Occupational Therapist, The Rehabilitation Center for children and Adults
Professional Hero – Bill Farrell, St. Marys Medical Center Al Grasso, Palm Beach County Health Department Marilyn Parker, RN, Florida Atlantic University
Physician Hero – William Adkins, M.D. Michael E. Kasabian, M.D. Walter Martinez, M.D. Mitchell Schuster, M.D. Luis Vinas, M.D.
Student – William McCaffrey IV, student nurse Bryant Thomas-Smith, Lake Worth High School student at Hospice Palm Beach County
Volunteer – Torrey Everett, Angel Flight Southeast Adele Merck Barbara Nicklaus
The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services and the Palm Beach County Medical Society Alliance recently announced its finalists for the 2005 Heroes in Medicine Awards. Among them is long-time St. Marys Hospital Administrator Don Chester, who will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the awards luncheon, to be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2005 at the Ritz Carlton in Manalapan. 
