Need outstanding patient care? There’s an APP for that

More than 200 people attended the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) awards dinner in October, where 10 awards were presented in nine categories: clinical leadership, mentorship, clinical excellence, distinguished APP leadership and APP of the year. Humanitarian, publishing, education and “Outstanding Newcomer” awards were also presented. The annual event honors certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. From left are Evans Simmons, PA-C; George Hayner, PA-C (accepting award for Therese Collett-Gardere, APRN); Ashley Phillips, CRNA; Brennan Bowker, PA-C; Cindy Guandalini, APRN; Barbara Stahl, APRN; Kristin Sikes, APRN; Tracy Gambardella, PA-C; Rory Condon, APRN; and Audrey Senior, APRN.