Englewood Hospital announced the Dr. Joseph Anders Annual Award recipients
Six members of the Englewood Hospital staff have been announced as the recipients of the 2023 Dr. Joseph Anders Annual Award.
Englewood, FL — HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is proud to recognize the extraordinary work and dedication of our colleague recipients of the 2023 Dr. Joseph Anders Annual Awards. The awards were named after the late Dr. Joseph Anders, a physician who served patients for more than four decades.
“Dr. Joseph Anders played a vital role in caring for patients and his community. His personal and professional life reflected the patient-centered and humanitarian values upon which HCA Healthcare was founded. By naming the awards after him, we honor his exemplary service and selflessness. He inspired all of us to live our mission to care for and improve human life.” said Steve Young, chief executive officer.
Award recipients were recognized during a ceremony with colleagues, family and members of Dr. Anders’ family in attendance.
Steven Strbich, D.O. was honored as Physician of the Year. He was recognized for his exceptional care and empathy for patients. He is a wonderful example of what it means to live our mission to make a difference for the patients we serve.
Med Surg Nurse, Melody Ramirez, was recognized for her exceptional nursing knowledge and expert skills. She consistently applies both compassion and integrity so that the quality of the care experience and the care outcomes are improved for patients.
Cathy Pavan was named Volunteer of the Year. She is kind, compassionate and resourceful. She not only volunteers with our hospital, but she gives her time selflessly to her community. During Volunteer Month in April, she received the “Biggest Heart Award given to an outstanding volunteer.
Clinical Caregiver of the Year was awarded Sean White, patient care tech, who is passionate about caring for his patients and always finds ways to connect with them. Recently, he was caring for two patients who shared a love of drawing. He recognized an opportunity and arranged for them to meet. He created a special experience for these patients by putting purpose above task.
Michael Matthews, a manager with the Culinary Services team, was named Non-clinical Caregiver of the Year. He consistently cares for all patients like family. His concern for the well-being of others goes beyond his day-today work. He performs extraordinary acts of kindness and inspires those around him to do the same. He takes time to do the little extras that make a lasting impression.
Jackie Stewart, lead mammography technologist, received The Innovator Award for her work to advance the mission of our hospital through innovative ideas to solve problems in new and creative ways. We have improved our clinical quality, advanced patient experience and became more efficient as a result.
Additionally, caregivers celebrating milestone years of service were honored.
“We are pleased to honor each of these caregivers for their exemplary work and compassion for our patients and one another. They exemplify the exceptional quality of care and safety our physicians, nurses and caregivers provide every day.” said Steve Young, CEO.
PHOTO: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital caregivers were honored for exceptional care and compassionate service. Left to right: Melody Ramirez, Jackie Stewart, Cathy Pavan and Michael Matthews. Not pictured: Sean White and Steven Strbich, D.O.