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FAU’s Ruth Tappen Named Holy Cross Health Recognizes All
‘2021 Alliance World Class Colleagues with $500
Faculty’ Honoree Appreciation Awards for

Florida Atlantic University’s Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., Extraordinary Service
RN, FAAN, the Christine E. Lynn Eminent Scholar and
professor in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was Holy Cross Health announced it will provide a $500
recently recognized as the “2021 Alliance World Class appreciation award to all colleagues across its hospitals
Faculty” honoree by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. and other health care locations in recognition of their
Tappen, a member of the FAU Brain Institute and FAU contributions to the health system’s COVID-19 response.
Institute for Human Health and Disease Prevention, received Ruth Tappen This is the second appreciation award Holy Cross Health Mark Doyle
the award during the alliance’s mid-year luncheon. will provide colleagues as a thank you for their continued
Tappen is nationally and internationally renowned as an innovative researcher and commitment and service to patients and fellow employees throughout the pandemic.
scholar. Her leadership role, prestigious reputation and cutting-edge research projects “As we reach the end of our fiscal year 2021, we are reflecting on everything Holy
benefit the biomedical, high-tech and healthcare industries. She is a leader in the field of Cross Health's hard-working and compassionate employees have accomplished
Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders (ADRD) and long-term care of older through the pandemic,” said Holy Cross Health president and CEO Mark Doyle. “Not
adults. Tappen’s research has meaningfully impacted ADRD in the fields of geriatrics and only have they provided unwavering care for patients with COVID-19, but they
gerontology and populations affected by ADRD. Among her many accomplishments is moved with agility and speed to distribute the vaccine once it became available. We
the development, testing and dissemination of an evidence-based resident and family are proud and thankful for the commitment and service that our colleagues have
decision aid titled, “Go to the Hospital or Stay Here?,” which has resulted in a 30 percent demonstrated and are hopeful that this gesture will convey our appreciation.”
drop in unnecessary transfers to acute care for nursing homes upon implementation of Throughout the pandemic, Holy Cross Health and Trinity Health have provided
the guide. more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, both in the communities of
its health ministries, as well as by partnering with outside organizations.

Plantation General Named Most Inclusive
Hospital in the State of Florida Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric
Specialty Services Again Ranked
Plantation General Hospital, an HCA Healthcare facility, is pleased to announce that
it has been named the most inclusive hospital in the State of Florida, according to Among the Best in the Nation
health care think tank, the Lown Institute.
“We are honored to receive this important recognition of our history of serving Five Nicklaus Children’s Hospital specialty programs are again identified among
patients from a wide variety of backgrounds,” said Plantation General Hospital Chief the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 “Best
Executive Officer Madeline Nava. “Inclusivity is part of our culture and has been for Children’s Hospitals” rankings. Nicklaus Children’s continues to be the region’s pedi-
decades. It is reflected in our legacy of delivering clinical excellence and high-quality atric specialty care leader, with more ranked pediatric programs than any other hos-
care to the communities we serve.” pital in South Florida. In addition, this year’s rankings identify Nicklaus Children’s
In addition to Plantation General Hospital’s top in the state ranking, the Lown as among the best pediatric hospitals in Florida, as well as in the southeastern region
Institute also ranked the facility number 15 in the nation on its list of the 50 most of the U.S.
racially inclusive hospitals in the United States. Nicklaus Children’s 2021-22 rankings are as follows:
• Cardiology and Heart Surgery, #46 (highest ranked program in South Florida)
• Diabetes and Endocrinology, #49
Delray Medical Center Honors First Graduates • Neurology and Neurosurgery, #24 (only ranked program in South Florida)
• Orthopedics, #40
of FAU Cardiovascular Fellowship • Pulmonology, #36 (only ranked program in South Florida)

Lee Health’s Chief Human Resources

Officer Earns Ring of Honor Recognition

With more than 30 years of experience in human resources, Lee Health’s Chief
Human Resources Officer Mike Wukitsch, has been recognized as a Ring of Honor
recipient by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for his service to the region.
The Ring of Honor “celebrates the achievements of our community’s outstanding
human resources professionals, and highlights individuals who have made a power-
ful impact to the human resources community and their respective workplace.”
Wukitsch joined Lee Health in 2018 and, in his role as chief human resources offi-
cer, supports Lee Health’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives by creating
the most effective culture and environment for staff to do their best work in support
of our patients and their families. Wukitsch is responsible for strategic planning,
operations, policies and procedures related to employment; human resources infor-
mation systems; compensation and benefits; labor relations; talent and performance
management; workforce planning; employee relations; the human resources service
center, and staffing.

Delray Beach, Fla.-Delray Medical Center recently honored its first two graduates from
the Florida Atlantic University Cardiovascular Fellowship at Delray Medical Center. Dr.
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vascular work at the hospital.
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