HaysMed Celebrates National Hospital Week with Weeklong Festivities and Awards Ceremony
HaysMed is thrilled to announce its celebration of National Hospital Week, taking place from May 12th to May 18th, 2024. This annual celebration honors the dedication and commitment of healthcare professionals who tirelessly serve their communities, and HaysMed is proud to recognize the exceptional contributions of its staff.
Throughout the week, HaysMed will host a series of activities and events to commemorate the remarkable efforts of its healthcare team. The highlight of National Hospital Week at HaysMed will be the Award Winner Celebration on Monday, May 13th, 2024. During this special event, HaysMed will honor the recipients of its prestigious awards, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. The awards include:
- Advanced Practice Provider of the Year – Alaina D. Dresslar, PA-C
- Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award – Deb Miller, Mobile Ultrasound Coordinator
- Sr. Mary J. Mollison Nurse of the Year – LeAnn Dix, RN, BSN
- Vic Eddy, MD, Physician of the Year – Steven R. Waring, MD
“These awards are a testament to the exceptional talent of our Associates,” said Eddie Herrman, HaysMed President and CEO. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care to our patients.”
Alaina D. Dresslar, a Physician Assistant certified in general surgery at HaysMed Southwind Surgical, has been awarded the Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. This recognition is bestowed upon an advanced practice provider who not only supports the vision, mission, and goals of HaysMed but also exemplifies demonstrating clinical expertise in patient care within the healthcare community.
Deb Miller, the highly respected Mobile Ultrasound Coordinator at HaysMed, has been recognized with The Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award. This award honors an individual’s exceptional dedication to medical excellence and human kindness, qualities that Deb has exemplified throughout her nearly 46-year tenure in the medical field.
LeAnn Dix, an experienced Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, has been honored with the Sr. Mary J. Mollison Nurse of the Year Award, a recognition that celebrates a nurse who embodies excellence in nursing practice and patient care. With over two decades of service at HaysMed, LeAnn’s commitment to her profession and her patients is undeniable.
Dr. Steven R. Waring, a dedicated family medicine physician, has been awarded the prestigious Vic Eddy, MD Physician of the Year Award. This esteemed accolade is given to a physician who demonstrates an exceptional level of clinical expertise and an extraordinary dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery within the community.
HaysMed invites members of the community to join in the celebration of National Hospital Week and express gratitude to healthcare professionals for their invaluable contributions. For more information about National Hospital Week celebrations at HaysMed, please call 785-623-2265.
