Event Honors Excellence in Nursing throughout Massachusetts

Westborough, MA, November 28, 2012 —

The March of Dimes Massachusetts Chapter is pleased to announce the finalists for its annual Nurse of the Year Awards. A formal awards ceremony will be held at the VERVE - Crowne Plaza Hotel in Natick on December 3, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Nurses are an integral part of the March of Dimes mission for stronger, healthier babies. The Nurse of the Year Awards is a state-wide event that recognizes exceptional nurses, creates awareness of professional excellence and promotes the future of the nursing profession, while helping to advance the mission of the March of Dimes.

The Nurse of the Year selection committee reviewed applications across seven categories ranging from Neonatal to Advanced Practice. More than 20 finalists emerged, all representing the March of Dimes vision for a healthier, stronger generation of babies and families.

“Nurses play a vital role in our society. They are truly the unsung heroes of the health care provider community, and we are proud to honor the work they do,” said Christine Burke, health care consultant and long-time supporter of the March of Dimes.

The Nurse of the Year Awards Presenting Sponsor is Randstad Healthcare. Additional sponsors include Hologic, Medimmune, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and Abbott Nutrition.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.  Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Women’s Health

Katherine Bennett                        Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Molly Gray                                      Baystate Health

Sandra Muzio                                 Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Margaret Hickey                           Brigham and Women’s Hospital

 

Pediatric/Family Medicine

Carol Hollister                                Baystate Health

Kathleen Dunn                              Baystate Health

Deborah Durgin                            MetroWest Medical Center

Kristen Fioravanti-Collette          Baystate Children’s Hospital

Nurse Researcher/Nursing Administration

Marianne Moore                          Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Holly Fontenot                               Boston College

Neonatal

Carolyn Browne                            UMass Memorial Medical Center

Linda Gregory                                UMass Memorial Health Care

Patricia Fleck                                 Northeastern University

 

Education

Deb Buonapane                            Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Vicki Poulin                                    Nashoba Valley Technical High School

Paula Nelson                                  Northeastern University/Mass General

Rita Patnode                                  Brigham and Women’s Hospital

 

Community Health/Public Health

Lisa Roberts                                   Randstad Healthcare/Fall River School Department

Ruth Mahoney                               Yeah Network/Baystate Children’s

Jo-Anne Dillman                            Brookside Community Health Center

Roselaine Charlucien-Koech       West Roxbury Education Complex

 

Advanced Practice

Glynnis Gracia                                Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Karen Friedman                            Boston Healthcare for the Homeless

Kathya Gavazzi                               Massachusetts General Hospital

Ann Stadtler                                   Boston Children’s Hospital