Michael Waldrum, MD, MSc, MBA Chief Executive Officer, ECU Health | ECU Health
Michael Waldrum, MD, MSc, MBA Chief Executive Officer, ECU Health | ECU Health
The ECU Health Foundation has recently conferred the prestigious 2024 Brody Awards to four team members at ECU Health Medical Center. The awards, an initiative established in 1988, are meant to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional care and professionalism. This year's recipients include a registered nurse, an allied health professional, a clinical support team member and an Intensive Care Unit nurse.
Pam Hall, recognized as the Outstanding Nurse of the Year, has served in various roles across her 42-year nursing career. Currently, as a triage telephone nurse, Hall supports cancer patients by addressing their concerns and symptoms. Hall expressed gratitude, stating, “I’m just so very thankful to the Brody family that they thought I was worthy of this award,” acknowledging it as a humbling experience.
Melinda Edwards, awarded Clinical Support Staff of the Year, has dedicated her career to trauma registry since her beginnings as a student at East Carolina University. She emphasized the critical role of her team, saying, “They really have the best interest of the patient at heart. We’re not bedside, but you’ve got to have the data to be able to support any initiative.”
Kaitlin Lehrke, named ICU Nurse of the Year, started her career during the COVID-19 pandemic. Describing her team as family, she appreciated the support that helped her develop as a nurse. Lehrke noted that even during her student rotations, “I felt welcomed because people genuinely wanted me to be successful.”
Stacey Greenway, honored as Allied Health Professional of the Year, has been instrumental in advancing cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation services. Reflecting on the award, Greenway said, “It was very exciting to learn I’d been selected, but it was more humbling than anything else.”
The awards recognize these professionals' commitment and impact on patient care, underscoring the significance of different roles in the healthcare system.
Congratulations to the 2024 Brody Award winners!
Resources: ECU Health Foundation
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