Amidst all the chaos of Red Tape, it is easy to forget that the healthcare industry is overwhelmingly filled with professionals dedicated to helping people lead healthier and happier lives. A very special person is needed to run a memory care ward in a skilled nursing facility, hold the patient's hands while dying, provide care to the homeless population with caring and respect, and provide free education in the best way to care for a child with special needs after the parents die. Healthcare professionals interact with people at vulnerable points in their lives and provide specialized and effective care.
This is why WBJ launched the Healthcare Awards Champion last year, nearly 20 years after receiving honors in the healthcare industry. Currently, the entire sector is facing multiple crises (work shortages, hospital closures, lack of insurance reimbursements, vaccine skepticism, etc.) but people who represent our best are living there. In the profile below, you can read about how this year's 12 award winners make the world a better place as doctors, dentists, nurses, support staff and administrators. In a world of confusion and uncertainty, they are inspiration.
