Coliseum Health System celebrated the announcement of the 2014 HCA Awards of Distinction at both Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital.  The HCA Awards of Distinction include the Frist Humanitarian Awards as well as the HCA Excellence in Nursing Award.  There were three Frist Humanitarian Award recipients and one Excellence in Nursing recipient selected from each hospital. To receive the national Frist Humanitarian Award or Excellence in Nursing Award is the corporation's highest honor.

The Frist Humanitarian Awards are given annually in recognition of the humanitarian spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA. The Frist Humanitarian Awards were created to recognize one employee, one volunteer, and one physician at each HCA-affiliated facility who demonstrate extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and their community.

The 2014 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients for Coliseum Medical Centers are:

Norman Bostic                                                  

Alex Barringer                                                  

Mitch Rodriguez, M.D. 

The 2014 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients for Coliseum Northside Hospital are:

Marcie Meelaphsom                                     

Joyce Norris                                                      

Valerie Jones-Freeman, M.D. 

The 2014 Excellence in Nursing Award recipients are:

Karol Upchurch 

Elaine Sims

Each of the named 2014 award recipients are an inspiration to other Coliseum Health System employees and volunteers, and their generosity and dedication serve as a living example of HCA's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.