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Do you know someone who is already making a difference in the lives of others by doing their part to make medicine better? Nominate them as a Hero. Heroes might be health care professionals, or members of the community. They might be well-known leaders, or someone who quietly leads by example. Nominate the person you feel is making the world of medicine a better place to be.
               
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Barbara Fraser

Steven Lipstein | Oct 25, 2009
St. Louis County Councilwoman, 5th District St. Louis, Missouri Councilwoman Barbara Fraser has championed the cause of smoke free environments in public places including restaurants. She knows that smoking and second hand smoke are direct causes of human illness, and greatly increase the risk of diseases of the lung and heart that would otherwise be avoidable if only there were more smoke-... more >>>
Linda Goldstein

Steven Lipstein | Oct 25, 2009
Mayor, City of Clayton Clayton, Missouri Mayor Goldstein has lead the effort in Clayton and beyond to free patrons of restaurants and all public places from the health risks and hazards of second hand smoke. She knows that smoking and the effects of second hand smoke are directly linked to diseases of the heart and lung that might otherwise be avoidable absent exposure to tobacco smoke. She ... more >>>
Lyda Krewson

Steven Lipstein | Oct 25, 2009
St. Louis City Alderwoman, 28th Ward St. Louis,  Missouri Alderwoman Krewson has championed the cause of smoke free public places to reduce the health risks of second hand smoke. She knows full well that smoking and inhaling second hand smoke are the direct cause of diseases that might otherwise be avoidable. She is a true health care hero!!!   more >>>
Darrell Barron

Darrell leads by example and is always there for his staff and the customers. He never puts himself first. He makes things happen for the hospital that make him an everyday hero. Besides his years of nothing but dedicated service as an officer he now handles alot of thing for the customer on a day to day basis. more >>>
Sally Goldsbourgh

Sally is an Activity Therapist for Mental Health services at BJH. She used to work in the Day Hospital before it closed 2 years ago. I have known Sally for about 10 years. She has helped me to be able to stand on my own two legs and show me how to live my life in a positive way. In the time that I have had the pleasure of knowing Sally I have seen her help mentally ill patients find community r... more >>>
Victor Macon

As a respiratory therapist, Victor has seen to it that my brother remain upbeat after 63 days in the PICRU in the 8900 floor. Dave has had some other terrific nurses, technician and therapist that I plan on nominating later as well. Victor gets Dave's attention and obedience when doing therapy. Our family is grateful for Victor's cheerful demeanor, professional approach and... more >>>
Michael Railey

Debra Denham | Oct 6, 2009
Dr. Michael Railey's compassionate dedication to improving the health of the underserved in our community makes him the perfect candidate for a HEROES award. As Medical Director of BJC HealthCare's "Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit" program, Dr. Railey provides medical direction for community events designed to provide needed health information and services to neighborhoods with documented... more >>>
Yolanda Bledsoe

Recently Dr. Bledsoe was in her office charting when she heard a loud noise and suddenly saw the office wall immediately to her right come crashing in. Dr. Bledsoe jumped up from her desk, grabbed her office staff and went running from the building. Outside of the building they saw one of their elderly patients had inadvertently drove her car over the sidewalk, across the grass and into the br... more >>>
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