Grantees and healthcare professionals recently gathered at Atlantis Country Club in Lantana, Florida, for Palm Healthcare Foundations annual Commitment to Community Awards.
(l-r) Sally Chester, Barbara Jacobowitz, Suzette Wexner, president of Palm Healthcare Foundation, and Susan Dyess
The luncheon brought out some of Palm Beach Countys leaders in the healthcare industry and featured the announcement of the 2007 Commitment to Community honorees. Each year the award is presented to individuals who provide outstanding leadership and have made significant contributions to strengthen healthcare in Palm Beach County. This years honorees include Sally Chester, MS, R.N., long-time nurse and community volunteer; Susan Dyess, R.N., M.S. Ph.D. ©, project director of the Novice Nurse Leadership Institute, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL; and Barbara Jacobowitz, M.S., executive director of the Treasure Coast Health Council.
