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March of Dimes – Nurse of the Year Awards

The March of Dimes’ Nurse of the Year Awards was held on October 29th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Awards were presented to exceptional nurses from 22 different disciplines. Sarah Oakley, North Kansas City Hospital; was the chairman, and Alexis Del Cid served as the emcee.

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Ryan Fischer, Tutera Group; Long Term Health Nurse of the Year winner Cartesha Carson, Victory Hills Senior Living; and Sarah Oakley
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Public Health Nurse of the Year winner Rachel Knee, Olathe School District; and Sarah Oakley, chairman
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Sarah Oakley, chairman; Critical Care Nurse of the Year winner Michelle Clark-Galvan, Stormont Vail Healthcare; and Debbie Wilson, Saint Luke’s Health System

Additional photos featured in the December 17, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Zach Bauman

 

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