The annual BizTimes Media Health Care Heroes Awards salute the impact and accomplishments of people and organizations that are making a positive difference in the community on the front lines of health care. A breakfast awards program was held in their honor on Dec. 8. In this special section, we share their stories to call attention to their efforts and innovations. The Health Care Heroes Awards profile stories were written by Alysha Schertz. The photos were shot by Troy Freund Photography and Paul Gaertner of White Dog Photography.
Advancements in Health Care
Dr. Kulwinder Dua, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Behavioral Health
Community Service
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s – Strong Baby Sanctuary
Corporate Achievement in Health Care
Executive Leadership
Jacquelyn Fredrick, BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Dr. Keith Oldham, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
First Responder
David Bandomir, West Allis Fire Department
Health Care Staff
Jennifer Eggert, Milwaukee Center for Independence
Laurie Nowak, Clement Manor
Nurse
Wendy Beckett, Independent home health care nurse
Karen Bialas, Aurora Medical Center in Washington County
Rosemary White-Traut, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Physician
Dr. David Margolis, Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal, Aurora Health Care
Volunteer
Becky Gilling-Kramsky, ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Mark Hogan, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Lorraine Kofler, Kathy’s House
