The Health Care Heroes awards, presented by BizTimes Milwaukee, salute the accomplishments of people and organizations making a positive difference on the front lines of health care.

Join us as we salute excellence, encourage innovation and recognize these deserving heroes!

The annual BizTimes Media Health Care Heroes Awards recognize the heroes among us – people and organizations making an impact on the health and wellness of southeastern Wisconsin in the health care sector. In this special section, we honor their achievements and tell their stories.

Lifetime Achievement:

Richard Aster, Versiti Blood Research Institute

Advancements in Health Care: Honors a company or individual primarily responsible for a scientific or discovery or for the development of a new medical product or procedure.

Parameswaran Hari, Medical College of Wisconsin

Behavioral Health: Honors an individual or an organization for their leadership, commitment and care on behavioral health issues.

C. Frederick Geilfuss II, Grand Avenue Club

Robert Gouthro, Medical College of Wisconsin

Robin Monson-Dupuis, Aurora Behavioral Health Services

Community Service: Honors an individual or an organization for leadership in focusing on solving a particular health care issue.

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Community Advisory Board

Ascension Wisconsin – Be of Good Heart program

David Nelson, Medical College of Wisconsin

Executive Leadership: Honors a senior-level individual who demonstrates strong skills in leading their organization in quality care, collaboration and financial management.

Coreen Dicus-Johnson, Network Health

Patricia Metropulos, Kathy’s House

Health Care Staff: Honors an individual who has made a significant difference in the well-being of others.

Sheila Dodds, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Nurse: Honors an individual from the nursing field whose performance on the job is considered exemplary by patients, peers and physicians.

Mariya Gozenpud, IndependenceFirst Inc.

Julie Katrichis, Milwaukee Health Dept.

Brianne Ortega, Waukesha County Public Health

Physician: Honors a physician whose performance on the job is considered exemplary by patients and peers.

Frank Downey, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

Adnan Nazir, Taha Medical Center

Ronald Schulgit, Ascension Medical Group – Racine

Volunteer: Honors an individual who has done volunteer work for the good of one or more people or the entire community.

Dawn Panfil, Hair & Body Solutions Salon and Spa

BizTimes Media applauds the 2018 Health Care Heroes! Thank you for making a difference in the community and on the front lines of health care.

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