Caring Champions 2023 - MNA/BCRP

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Caring Champions

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A CELEBRATION OF OUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED A NOMINATION THIS PAST YEAR! THANK YOU TO:

For sponsoring this program and honoring our local Caring Champions!

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Caring Champions

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Dr. Joel Anhalt!!

Dr. Celina Comer

Dr. Michael Dincau, DDS

NP Cassie Guenthardt

Grade A dentist!

Faith Kelley

Northwest Michigan Health Services, INC Provides exceptional patient care!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Primary Care in Manistee

Christa Johnson

Johnson Adult & Pediatric Chiropractic Christa Johnson provides comprehensive and compassionate care for my whole family.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Dr. Doug Richley and his team at Tru North Dermatology.

Thank you for all that you have done for the community and will do in the future you guys are awesome.

Ron Cole

Paramedic at Wellston Fire Department

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Dr. Ryan Sullivan • Crystal Lake Clinic Best doctor I have ever had!

Dr. Lynn McCormick

Rose Johnson & Danae Lowry

Logan Meredith Munson Medical Center B3

She is a wonderful nurse.

Goes above and beyond for all of her patients.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Munson Healthcare Hosick Dialysis These professionals go above and beyond for their patients, whether helping with simple questions or finding valuable resources to use. They are easy to talk to and always willing to help, no matter what they may have on their plate.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Janelle (Miller) Bell

Nancy’s House Assisted Living and Hospice Care

Michelle Rowe

Munson Manistee ER Hospital

Janelle (Miller) Bell has provided care for our local aging and hospice community for the last 10 years. Her outstanding care for all her residents is extraordinary and her love, compassion and dedication has been recognized by so many.

Michelle Rowe is a great Nurse!

Hardworking and inspiring while keeping her wonderful personality and love for all patients.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Dr. Danielle Olson-Basora

Family Medicine Munson Healthcare Manistee Dr. Olson-Basora represents everything a doctor should be, so genuine, and truly cares about her patients well-being.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Dr. Ben Hengy

Best doctor and surgeon!

Mallory Karcher

Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center

A compassionate, caring, beautiful person inside and out!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Jeri Madsen Home Health Nurse

Dawn Best

Oak Grove Funeral Home of Manistee Michigan Most compassionate Funeral Home Associate, always goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and let you know things will be okay.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Thank you Caregivers!

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Anja Holland

All Access Care and Connexion Point

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Dr. Rachel Vandenberg!!

She’s the best!!

Congratulations to all Caring Champions

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Nate Rybicki

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Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Nikki Meredith Munson, PACU

My mom is the one who inspired me to be a nurse. She is kind,compassionate and a great patient advocate.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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She is a VERY dedicated ER Nurse

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Thank you to our employees and to all healthcare workers for all you do, every day.

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Tami Cullingford

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Dedicated, compassionate, and caring. Calm and collected in a crisis.

Outstanding dedication to staff and families!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Monica Salingue

Spectrum Community Services As an Area Director for Spectrum Community Services, Monica has been nominated for her devotion to the mental and physical health of patients in Manistee and the surrounding communities.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Bradley Bliss and Jordan Warnsholz Wellston Medical Center

Dr. Andrew Mendians AND Dr. Ben Hengy at Western Michigan ENT The most caring and HONEST providers and employers I’ve ever worked for and with.

Congratulations to all Caring Champions

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Jessica Beaudrie Maple Ridge Manor

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Dr. Brian McComb

He’s been a great asset to our community for many years.

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Karen Volas, FNP Empire Family Care

Karen Volas is an exceptional primary care provider. She has been the only provider in the clinic for over a year now, and still provided quality and compassionate care to the Empire community and beyond.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Thank you to all the health care workers who give their skill, time and care to those who need their help.

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Sherri James

Munson Healthcare Traverse City Excellent care and concern for her patients! Compassion in all she does!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Thank you to our employees and all care providers for all you do!

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Lindsey Bankston Julie Omar

Manistee Munson Hospital Radiology Amazing, hard working dependable!

Crystal Lake Clinic Frankfort

Lindsey always goes above and beyond for her patients.

Besides being active in the community, she has a great personality, and is a treasure to the Benzie community.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Thank you to all the caregivers who have devoted their lives to helping others, you are a gift from above.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CARING CHAMPIONS!

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Jillian Schlafley RN

Dr. Amanda Overmyer in Ludington is very amazing.

Ryan Porte & Adam Shoup Pharmacists at Walgreens!

Doctor Paul Antal and staff at Lakeshore Family Care

Manistee County Medical Care Facility

Kathy Schmidt

Desera S. Munson Healthcare She is so kind and caring.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Advanced Foot & Ankle Centers Kathy goes above and beyond for every patient that walks through the door. You can guarantee to be greeted with a smile and positive attitude while receiving her undivided attention.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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The entire 2nd floor at Munson Manistee.

Jordan Warnsholz and staff at Wellston Medical Center

Dr. Mark DeAngelo

Dr. Rebecca Ulep

Every single Healthcare worker. I cannot choose one. They are all compassionate and invaluable in providing excellent care in our community. Led by the incredible Eva Delagarza.

Hands down all the way

Munson Manistee Hospital

Jaime Koepke

Heather Gaines FountainBleau Lodge

Because she is a physical therapist assistant.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Munson-Manistee Wound Care and Hyperbaric Chamber Center Helped me get through 56 hyperbaric chamber sessions for treatment of a serious wound. She was caring, kind, gentle, and supportive. We laughed and cried together.

We became friends.

She is the greatest!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Rachel Bialik

Lisa Gamble Lodin

Rad Tech and Mammographer at Manistee Munson Hospital

CNA for 24 years at Manistee County Medical Care

Congratulations To All Nominated Caring Champions!

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Zach Pant

Oaks Correctional Facility He always goes above and beyond for his patients.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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