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Medical News announces 2012 MediStar Award nominees

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2012) More than 40 organizations and 80 individual nominees are represented in this year’s MediStar Awards nominees. Leading the way is University of Louisville/University of Louisville Health Care with a solid 14 nominations. First time nominees International Center for Long Term Care Innovation and Kentucky Health Information Exchange join the list of well-recognized organizations.

Since 2007 Medical News has recognized excellence in the business of healthcare at the exclusive MediStar Awards, which honors healthcare professionals for their achievements in advocacy, innovation, education, leadership, design, humanity and meeting consumer needs, as well as announces the coveted Physician of the Year award.

This year’s MediStar Awards will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Medical News as well as feature networking with more than 500 healthcare professionals and executives, a cocktail reception, and the presentation of eight awards to the “best of the best” in our region.

Winners will be announced at the MediStar Awards on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville. Below is a complete list of nominees.

The Hall Render Leadership in Healthcare Award
Presented to an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding leadership in the business of healthcare.

Individual
Helen Overfield, American Diabetes Association
Amanda Newton, JADAC
David Laird, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, a part of KentuckyOne Health
Sheila Virgin, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jody Prather, M.D., Baptist Healthcare System
Mark Carter, Passport Health Plan
Stephen Payne, M.D., Norton Healthcare
Michael W. Bukosky, University of Louisville Physicians
E. Joe Steier III, Signature Healthcare
Lisa Hinkle, McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland
Fred Horlander, Clark Memorial Hospital
Charlotte Ipsan, Norton Healthcare
Chris Babcock, D.M.D., M.D.,  Kentuckiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Organization
McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland
Home of the Innocents
Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
American Diabetes Association
Kentuckiana Medical Reciprocal Risk Retention Group
Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana
Gould's Discount Medical
Norton Healthcare

The Innovation Award
Presented to an individual or organization that has positively impacted healthcare delivery costs through the development, design or implementation of new technology.

Individual
Roberto Bolli, M.D., Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, a part of KentuckyOne Health
Susan Harkema, Ph.D., Frazier Rehab Institute  
John Carroll, Creative Strategies         

Organization
Supply Chain, UofL Hospital/James Graham Brown Cancer Center
International Center for Long Term Care Innovation
Governor's Office of Electronic Health Information, Kentucky Health Information Exchange

The Seven Counties Services Healthcare Advocacy Award
Presented to an individual or organization that is an effective advocate at the local, state or national level concerning issues such as, but not limited to, access to care initiatives that support healthy lifestyles.

Individual
Therese Sirles, Kosair Children’s Hospital
Jenny Branson, Norton Healthcare
Thomas Tabb, M.D., Norton Healthcare
Vasti Broadstone, M.D.,Floyd Memorial Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate
Kelly Gunning, NAMI Lexington
Lelan Woodmansee, Greater Louisville Medical Society

Organization
UofL Healthcare Trauma Institute
Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana
Baptist Hospital East
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky

The Physician of the Year Award
Presented to a physician who has demonstrated outstanding leadership on a local, state or national level to improve accessibility, affordability and quality of healthcare in our region.

Scott Hedges, M.D., Seven Counties Services
Russell Travis, M.D., Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Joe Rotella, M.D., Hosparus
Shiao Woo, M.D., James Graham Brown Cancer Center
Goetz Kloecker, M.D., James Graham Brown Cancer Center
Thomas Baeker, M.D., Commonwealth Cancer Center
Madonna Ringswald, DO, Baptist Hospital Northeast
Don Stevens, M.D., Norton Cancer Institute
David Houghton, M.D., University of Louisville
Steven Glassman, M.D., Norton Healthcare
Kerri Remmel, M.D., University Hospital Stroke Center

The Consumer First Award
Presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated the most “consumer friendly” program or facility.

Individual
Marsha Wilson, Seven Counties Services, Center One
Mary Haynes, Nazareth Home

Organization
The Recovery Mall at Eastern State Hospital
Jewish Hospital & St. Mary HealthCare, a part of KentuckyOne Health, ER Wait Times Program
Our Lady of Peace “Peace for Parents” seminar series
Frazier Rehab Institute Community Fitness and Wellness Program
Participation Station – A Peer Operated Center, NAMI Lexington
Appriss, Inc.
Louisville Area Pediatrics
Wellspring
UofL Healthcare and James Graham Brown Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Unit 
Floyd Memorial Spine Center
Louisville Water Company
Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown Radiation Center
Women’s Diagnostic Center

The A.O. Sullivan Award for Excellence in Education
Presented to an individual or organization that has developed and implemented programs which increase the level of knowledge, education, and career opportunity in healthcare.

Individual
Mark Slaughter, M.D., Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, a part of KentuckyOne Health
Carol Fout-Zignani, Norton Healthcare
Patrick Lowe, D.C., Lowe Chiropractic & Wellness

Organization
Training Institute Department, Seven Counties Services
UofL Health Care and University of Louisville School of Nursing Residency Program
UofL Pediatrics – Forensic Medicine

The Governor’s Dignity of Humanity Award
Presented to an individual or organization that through its mission and its actions has improved availability and/or access to healthcare services for our region’s under served or vulnerable populations.

Individual
Kelly Gunning, NAMI Lexington
Donn Chatham, M.D., Chatham Facial Plastic Surgery
Jay Davidson, The Healing Place

Organization
American Diabetes Association' Live Empowered. African American Program
No One Dies Alone Program at Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, a part of KentuckyOne Health
Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
UofL Health Care Patient and Family-Centered Care Program
Christian Care Communities
In Every Language
Supplies Overseas
Color of Health web site
Clark Memorial Hospital
UofL School of Dentistry (RAM)
Hand in Hand Ministries

The Facility Design Award
Presented to an individual or organization that has designed, built or implemented the most innovative facility within the region.

Kosair Children’s Medical Center, designed by LMH Architecture
Home of the Innocents, designed by Michael Koch & Associates
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital Patient Care Addition, designed by Johnson Early Architects
University of Louisville School of Dentistry designed by Luckett & Farley
Norton Cancer Institute, designed by Bittners

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Please contact Sally McMahon at (502) 813-7403 or sally@igemedia.com for more information about each nominee.  Please contact Ben Keeton at (502) 813-7402 or ben@igemedia.com for information about individual tickets and tables.

The 2012 MediStar Awards
Hyatt Regency Louisville
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
4:30 p.m. - registration and networking
5:00 p.m. - awards presentation
6:00 p.m. - cocktail reception

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