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Celebrating Frontline Heroes: The Frontline Honors Class of 2024

WTWH Healthcare, part of the WTWH Media landscape, is thrilled to introduce the Frontline Honors Class of 2024. This prestigious recognition aims to celebrate the remarkable contributions of frontline care professionals across multiple areas, including Behavioral Health, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, Senior Living, and Skilled Nursing.

A Record Year for Recognition

This year's program saw an unprecedented number of nominations, demonstrating the community's commitment to honoring healthcare workers who tirelessly serve their patients. Tim Mullaney, Vice President and Editorial Director of Healthcare at WTWH Media, expressed his excitement about the strong participation in the nominations. He emphasized that this class of worthy honorees is characterized by their passion, commitment, and exceptional skills, which significantly enhance the lives of those they care for.

"We are thrilled to have received a record number of nominations and privileged to recognize these extraordinary individuals making a meaningful impact every day," said Mullaney. "The honorees reflect diversity across different sectors but are united in their dedication to high-quality care."

Overview of Award Categories

The Frontline Honors program categorizes honorees based on their areas of expertise:

• - Behavioral Health: Includes professionals like Melanie Barrett from LifeStance Health and Ashish Buttan from Children's Hospital Los Angeles, among others.
• - Home Health & Home Care: Features individuals such as Charles Buscemi of Woundtech and Kelli Cody from Innovive Health, showcasing the vital roles they play in home-based care.
• - Hospice & Palliative Care: Recognized professionals like Theresa Arneson, who serves at Transitions Hospice, and Blair Burton from Elara Caring, providing compassionate end-of-life care.
• - Senior Housing & Senior Living: From fitness specialists to executive directors, this category highlights the commitment of staff across senior care environments.
• - Skilled Nursing: Sponsored by TeamHealth, this category celebrates nursing professionals who ensure quality rehabilitation and long-term care for patients.

Meet the Honorees

Among the notable figures in the Behavioral Health category are:

• - Melanie Barrett, a psychiatrist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to mental health treatment.
• - Lauren F. Brouwers, a senior telehealth BCBA at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center, enhancing access to behavioral therapy.
• - Ryan Mattson, director of social services at Connections Health Solutions, advocating for mental health services.

In the Home Health & Home Care sector, honorees include:

• - Gail Craig, a caregiver at 24 Hour Home Care, who provides essential support to families.
• - Victor Rodriguez, a QA clinical liaison at HealthView Home Healthcare Services, ensuring quality care delivery.

In the Hospice & Palliative Care sector:

• - Michelle Garrett, a hospice RN case manager at APEX, offering compassionate end-of-life care.

The Senior Housing category features:

• - Cory Allen, a nursing assistant at Barrington of West Chester, ensuring patients receive dignified and attentive care.

Finally, in the Skilled Nursing segment (sponsored by TeamHealth):

• - Carina Aguilar, a registered nurse at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, who provides exceptional care to patients recovering from surgeries or illnesses.

Conclusion

The Frontline Honors Class of 2024 exemplifies the highest standards of care and professionalism in the healthcare industry. For a full list of honorees and to learn more about their incredible stories, visit Frontline Honors.

This program not only highlights individual achievements but also elevates the standards of care across the healthcare continuum, setting a benchmark for excellence in service delivery.

WTWH Healthcare continues to showcase its commitment to recognizing and promoting the vital work of frontline caregivers, strengthening the bonds within the community and fostering an environment of excellence in healthcare delivery.