Congratulations to Our 2005 C.A.R.E.S. Award Winners

Pictured, from left, are Brian Flynn, CEO of Manatee Healthcare System; Patricia Scruggs; Susan Young; Keith Wilson; Ida Hernandez; and Philip Tally, MD, Chief of Staff. Penny Pompey-Jones was unavailable for the photo.

For Concerned, Patricia Scruggs, Breast Care Center
For Amiable, Penny Pompey-Jones, Nursing Administration
For Respected, Keith Wilson, ICU
For Enthusiastic, Ida Hernandez, Outpatient Surgery
For Supportive, Susan Young, Information Services

Special Volunteer Award Dorothy Bennett, left, was honored with the 2005 Special Volunteer Award during National Volunteer Week. Roy Orr, Chief Operating Officer, and Jean Watkins, recently retired Director of Volunteer Services, made the presentation.

DeSoto Heritage Festival Grand Parade Members of the Manatee Memorial Hospital Employee Activity Committee and their families were featured on the Manatee Memorial Hospital float in the 2005 DeSoto Heritage Festival Grand Parade.

Speaking of Women's Health Dick Lobo, Chairman of the Board of WEDU television, presents a check for $1,000 to Katie Powers, RN, representing MOMM's Place. The 2005 Speaking of Women's Health conference was held at the Ritz-Carlton and sponsored by Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Golden Herald Program Manatee Memorial is a proud partner of the Golden Herald program through The Herald. Pictured with Chris Malloy, Chief Nursing Officer of Manatee Memorial, is Lexa Murphy from Manatee High School. One of the 15 winners of this year's event, Lexa won in the English and Literature category.

Women's Action Committee

Members of the Women's Action Committee of Manatee Memorial Hospital work on one of their community projects, Vial of Life, at a recent meeting. Vials contain medical information that is vital in an emergency situation, such as living wills, do not resuscitate orders and designation of healthcare surrogate forms. Vial of Life packets are provided free to anyone in the community. Seated, from left, are Valerie Vale, Darlene Powell, Debby Bell and Sharon Campbell. Standing, from left, are Diana Davis, Joanne Webster, Lori Sudbury, Ellen Honig, Carolyn Richardson, Janet Peebles-Elms, Betty Chambliss and Linda Sterrett.

Manatee Memorial Hospital Board of Governors
Hugh D. Miller, Chairman
Thomas N. Braxtan, MD
Mary Fran Carroll
Darrin Chrisman
Brian T. Flynn, CEO
Mark W. Goodson
Daniel P. McClure
Alberto E. Montalvo, MD
Thomas Morrish, MD
Philip W. Tally, MD
George VanBuren, MD