Coliseum Health System celebrated the announcement of the 2016 HCA Awards of Distinction at both Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital.  The HCA Awards of Distinction include the Frist Humanitarian Awards, the HCA Excellence in Nursing Award, and the Innovators Award.  Together, these three awards are the highest honor our company bestows on its most important resource -- its people.  Awards are given to recognize the work done throughout the previous year.
 
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 Excellence in Nursing Awards recognize the core value of nursing practice while providing the highest quality of care to the patients and communities we serve. The Innovators Award recognizes employees with ideas that advance health and patient care.
 
Each of the named 2016 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.  
 
The 2016 Award Recipients from Coliseum Medical Centers

Frist Humanitarian winner, Volunteer  – Lynda Stearns

Excellence in Nursing Award winner for Compassionate Care – Juliet Cannon

Frist Humanitarian Award winner, Physician  – Dr. George Stefanis

Frist Humanitarian Award winner, Employee – Kyle James

Excellence in Nursing Award for Professional Mentoring – Tripp Alexander

Service Excellence: Sarah Haddock 

Financial Impact: Jody Moroney
 
The 2016 Award Recipients from Coliseum Northside Hospital
 
HCA Innovators Award winner for Quality & Patient Safety – Leah Smith

HCA Innovators Award winner for Service Excellence – Angela Eubanks

Excellence in Nursing Award winner for Compassionate Care  – Sarah Gradwell

Frist Humanitarian Award winner, Volunteer  – Evelyn Parker;

Frist Humanitarian Award winner, Physician  – Dr. Mickey Bansal;

Excellence in Nursing Award winner for Professional Mentoring – Kim Sanders

Frist Humanitarian Award winner, Employee – Patti Jones