CELEBRATING NURSES AND MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROVIDERS

Christine Kelser
| (614) 392-6045 Christine Kelser

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Nurse of the Year Awards - Ohio

DATE: Friday, December 9 – Wednesday, December 28, 2016   TIME: 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Columbus
ADDRESS: 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
 

For more information, please contact Chris Kelser at (614) 392-6045.

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The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.

We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!

We need your help now more than ever. Your support funds:

  • COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
  • Programs that promote health equity for moms and babies and directly combat racial disparities in maternal and child health
  • Free virtual NICU support program for families
  • Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
  • Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into the hands of moms and families
  • Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks and so much more!

Support the mission

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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NURSE OF THE YEAR WINNERS

Hundreds of applications across the defined categories ranging from Advanced Practice to Surgical Services are reviewed and scored by high-ranking nurse leaders. Through this competitive process, finalists within each category are then determined. The March of Dimes is proud to announce and honor the 2016 Nurse of the Year winners.

June Romeo, Advanced Practice, Cleveland Clinic - Medina Hospital
Jeni Huth, Ambulatory Care, Akron Children’s Hospital
Laura Staraitis, Behavioral Health, Cleveland Clinic – Lutheran Hospital
Vitrea Singleton, Case Management/Managed Care, Cleveland Clinic – Hillcrest Hospital
Michele Balas, Critical Care, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Sandra Siedlecki, Distinguished Nurse, Cleveland Clinic – Main Campus
Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Diversity, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Kay Ball, Education, Otterbein University
Kristan Napier, Emergency, Promedica – Toledo Hospital
Lisa Byron, General Medical, Cleveland Clinic – Euclid Hospital
Debbie Borowske, Long Term Acute Care/Rehab/Hospice & Palliative Care, Southwest General Health
Jason Huff, Nurse Leadership, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Sue Meeks, Pediatric, Ohio University – Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Debra Stoner, Public Health, Hilliard City Schools
Lisa Long, Quality & Risk Management/Infection Control & Research, OhioHealth – Grant Medical Center
Anne Marie DiGioia, Rising Star, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Marlene Brunswick, Surgical Services & Procedural Areas, Mercy - St. Vincent Medical Center
Jennifer Foster, Women’s Health & Centering, Summa Health System Akron City Hospital
 

BE A CHAMPION FOR A SUPERHERO

The March of Dimes is proud to advocate and fight for all babies, but especially ones fighting for their lives in the NICU.  Some babies have to fight every minute of every day for even a breath and this makes them SUPERHEROES.  These tiny superheroes need our help the most!  They need our support and encouragement.  They need our hope and inspiration.  You know what else they need?  They need a superhero cape to help them stay strong and to continue fighting.   
 
The March of Dimes offices in Ohio want to deliver superhero capes to babies in the NICU and they need your help.  For just $25 you can send a superhero cape along with a message of hope and inspiration to a baby and family in the NICU.  We need you!  Can you imagine being a mom or dad with a baby in the NICU?  Can you imagine what a scary journey that must be?  Can you imagine seeing your NICU Superhero receive the cape they so deservingly have earned?  YOU can help them with this mission by providing superhero capes for families all over Ohio. Donations can be made at the orange ticket button in the right hand corner. 
 

EVENT DETAILS

Join us as we honor nursing excellence and pay tribute to the tireless efforts of nurses throughout Ohio while also raising valuable funds for the March of Dimes.

Between May 9 - July 29 nurses will be nominated by colleagues, supervisors or the families they have served.  At a culminating awards event, the March of Dimes will celebrate the profession and recognize the most outstanding nurses in 18 diverse categories.

BECOME A SPONSOR

The March of Dimes celebrates nursing in the most meaningful way, through partnerships with hospitals, health care facilities, organizations, vendors and individuals. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for the 4th Annual Ohio Nurse of the Year Awards.

NOMINATE A NURSE

Nominations for the 4th Annual Ohio Nurse of the Year Awards closed on July 29.  We look forward to seeing you at the event on December 9!!

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