By Emily Rice
The attitude toward well-being in the Mountain State puts health care workers in a trying position—but one of great importance. Countless forward-thinking individuals work to advance both the field and health of West Virginians every day.
The events of the past two years have been a true testament to health care workers and the resilience they possess. West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine would like to offer its sincerest appreciation and gratitude to all doctors, nurses, administrators, researchers and countless other health care professionals who have stepped up to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
One of the ways WVE shows appreciation to members of the health care field is through its West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame. This program is dedicated to honoring health care workers who go above and beyond in their careers. Specialists, surgeons, educators, end-of-life care providers, mental health care providers, doctors and nurses have the respect of our state—not just today or during a pandemic—but always.
When WVE created this award program in 2020, there was no way to know or predict what would happen between then and now. The goal of the Hall of Fame is to showcase health care heroes, whether they are on the front lines as doctors and nurses or working behind the scenes as researchers, entrepreneurs or volunteers. As 2020 changed to 2021, the Hall of Fame took on new meaning, and the concept of what it means to be a health care hero did, too.
This year’s inductees work hard and make an incredible, positive difference in the Mountain State and across the world. This year’s members possess admirable traits, like working tirelessly toward the greater good and putting the needs of other above their own while simultaneously impacting their fields.
WVE is proud to introduce the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame nominees must have been in their current position and lived in the Mountain State for at least two years, have made significant contribution to the state’s health care industry and be dedicated to bettering West Virginia for all. Nominations are accepted year-round and may be submitted at wvexecutive.com/health-care-hall-of-fame/.
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