The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy Hall Awards of Excellence Program spotlight those in the healthcare industry in Gainesville-Hall County making a significant impact on our quality of life through excellence in health and wellness. A luncheon honoring award recipients was held on February 25 at the Brenau Downtown Center in Gainesville, recognizing outstanding professionals in over a dozen categories. The Honorable Nathan Deal was keynote speaker at the sold-out event.
2020 Healthy Hall Award Recipients
Outstanding Allied Health Professional
Stephanie Brown, MLS (ASCP), Longstreet Clinic
Outstanding Healthcare Professional
Heather Burke-Cody, FNP-C, Longstreet Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology
Outstanding Healthcare Administrator
Dr. John Delzell, Northeast Georgia Health System
Community Impact
Georgia Mountain Food Bank
Senior Impact
Lifeline of Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Corporate Innovation
Northeast Georgia Health System Information Technology Services
Healthcare Education
Cheryl Williams, RN, Certified Diabetic Educator, Longstreet Clinic
Outstanding Achievement in Behavioral Health
Reach Out Campaign
Nurse of the Year, LPN
Abby Odle, LPN, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville Ortho Neurosurgery
Nurse of the Year – RN
Victoria Thompson, RN, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic/Northside Cancer Institute
Dentist of the Year
Richard G. Bennett, Jr., DMD, BGW Dental Group
Physician Specialist of the Year
Betsy Grunch, MD, FACS, FAANS, Neurosurgeon, Longstreet Clinic
Primary Care Physician of the Year
Dr. Brent Archer, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic
Visionary Leader
Chief Jay Parrish, Gainesville Police Department
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. William T. “Buddy” Langston, Retired, Northeast Georgia Health System and Longstreet Clinic
The Healthy Hall Awards of Excellence 2020 Program was presented by Northeast Georgia Health System and the following sponsors: Alliant Health Plans, Brenau University, Gainesville Eye Associates, Longstreet Clinic, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, ProCareRX, University of North Georgia College of Health Sciences & Professions.
For more on this Greater Hall Chamber Healthcare Initiative, contact Amanda Lewis, Project Manager, Economic Development Division, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email AMANDA.