Last Call for 2013 ‘Heroes in HealthCare’ Awards Reception Tickets

FRESNO – The awards reception the central California healthcare industry anticipates every year is making its way to Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown’s Skyroom Lounge tomorrow evening at 6 p.m.

The 2013 “Heroes in HealthCare” awards reception is presented by Business Street Online, and is a celebration of the accomplishments of the honorees.  The awards are given out in the following categories:  Physician, Nurse, Healthcare Professional, Innovation, Volunteer, Emergency Response, and Dentist.  Melba Bergthold of Adventist Health is this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.  In addition to the awards presentations, guests will be able to mingle and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres in the plush atmosphere of the Skyroom Lounge.

“The individuals who will be honored tomorrow have all made special sacrifices and contributions for the betterment of healthcare in their communities,” said Lance Cardoza, president and publisher of Business Street Online.  “There are still tickets available for purchase for the event on our website, www.HeroesinHealthCare.com, and the public is welcome to attend.”

Below is a list of this year’s honorees.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Melba Bergthold – Adventist Health

 Physician

Dr. Gregory Watts – Children’s Hospital Central California

Nurse

Reza Beheshti – Community Regional Medical Center

Healthcare Professional

Dr. Parmod Kumar – Tulare Regional Medical Center

Innovation

Workstations on Wheels – Tulare Regional Medical Center

Volunteer

Clovis Community Hospital Guild

Emergency Response

Mark Zamora – Duncan Polytechnical High School

Dentist

Rogelio Thompson, DDS – United Health Centers