ANNOUNCING: Meet the 2023 Health Care Heroes honorees

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SC Biz News has announced its 2023 Health Care Heroes honorees.

For the first time, SC Biz News is honoring health care difference-makers from across South Carolina.

The annual recognition program honors individuals who go above and beyond to help make South Carolina a healthier, safer and happier place to live and work.

The 2023 class of Health Care Heroes represents diverse talent, expertise and a commitment to excellence in their endless pursuit to help others.

Honorees will be recognized during a luncheon Dec. 6 at the Columbia Double Tree Hotel.

Click here to register for the event.

Below are the honorees. The “hero” in each category will be unveiled at the Dec. 6 event. Heroes in the categories of First Responder, Future Medical Leader, Health Care Researcher, Therapy Animal Provider and Mentor of the Year will also be recognized at the Dec. 6 luncheon.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Dr. Spence Taylor, Integral Leaders in Health
• Kelly Bowen, Summerville Medical Center
• Rebecca McKinney, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

• Dr. Myriam J. Sollman, Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine
• Julie Hendrix Anderson, Medical University of South Carolina
• Myra Whiten, Pelham Medical Center

HEALTH CARE ENGINEER

• Joel Mortimer, Roper St. Francis Healthcare
• Leon Platt Jr., Roper St. Francis Healthcare
• Scott Jolley, Roper St. Francis Healthcare

NURSE

• Ashley Fullam, MUSC Health Charleston
• Callie Hydrick Patro, Roper St. Francis Healthcare
• Kerri Ridlehoover, Saluda Nursing & Rehab Center
• Ngozi Eke, Proactive MD

PHYSICIAN

• Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan, Doctors Care
• Dr. Paul Freel, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
• Dr. Tallulah Holmstrom, Medical University of South Carolina

VOLUNTEER

• Janice “Jan” Heaton, Summerville Medical Center
• Phillip Moss, Medical University of South Carolina
• Shirley Salvo, Medical University of South Carolina