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SALINAS VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AROUND TOWN

BBQ &

AWARDS

CEREMONY

Salinas Valley AT SALINAS

Chamber of Commerce VALLEY

Hosts “Salinas Valley HEALTH

Speaks” at the Iconic

The Highlight
Braga Barn of a Weeklong

Celebration
BY COLLEEN BAILEY, PRESIDENT & CEO
SALINAS VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
National nurses and
hospital week

BY KARINA RUSK, SALINAS VALLEY HEALTH

A BBQ and awards ceremony at Salinas
Valley Health were the highlights of
a week-long celebration of activities
marking National Nurses and Hospital
The Salinas Valley “This is a rare opportunity for promote growth, support businesses, Week. “We’re honoring some exceptional
Chamber of Commerce is the public and private sectors and build stronger communities. “This individuals and departments today;
proud to announce is a rare opportunity for the public however, this gathering is truly a “I am amazed every day at the incredible team of professionals
Salinas Valley Speaks, an to come together, share ideas, and private sectors to come together, celebration of our collective efforts at we have at this organization and the outstanding care we provide
exclusive and insightful and inspire action for the share ideas, and inspire action for the Salinas Valley Health,” said Dr. Allen
regional event taking place at the advancement of the entire advancement of the entire Salinas Valley,” Radner, President/CEO at Salinas to everyone in our community.”
historic Braga Barn on Thursday, says President & CEO Colleen Bailey. Valley Health and Loop resident. “I am —DR. ALLEN RADNER, PRESIDENT/CEO AT SALINAS VALLEY HEALTH AND LOOP RESIDENT
August 7, from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm. This Salinas Valley.” The Salinas Valley Chamber amazed every day at the incredible
gathering brings together community —PRESIDENT & CEO COLLEEN BAILEY extends sincere gratitude to the team of professionals we have at this
leaders and business professionals for a sponsors who are making this event organization and the outstanding care we Recognition in 2021, a status held by achieving nearly 20,000 patient visits
powerful conversation about the future possible: Braga Fresh, Chevron, and provide to everyone in our community.” fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide. and feeding more than 42,000 through
of the Salinas Valley. The event will be emceed by District 3 Wescom Financial. Tickets can be During the annual celebration, In addition to Employee of the Year, the collaborative with the Food Bank
The evening will feature a casual Supervisor Chris Lopez, who serves as purchased for $25 for members and Salinas Valley Health recognizes Nurse of the Year, and Physician of the for Monterey County. The Mobile Clinic
networking mixer followed by an Chair of the Monterey County Board $35 for non-members. Tickets are individuals in numerous categories that Year, the two big team honors for 2025 has been traveling to underserved
impactful panel discussion with the of Supervisors. limited and expected to sell quickly. reflect the organizational STAR values went to the Emergency Department, communities offering free services since
following regional leaders: Salinas Valley Speaks aims to foster of Support, Teamwork, Accountability, which sees an average of 175 patient its launch in 2020.
• Mike LeBarre, Mayor of King City regional collaboration, highlight economic To reserve your spot or and Respect, as well as those recognized visits every day or nearly 64,000 people
• Robert White, Mayor of Greenfield development initiatives, and address learn more, please visit as Exemplars in the Magnet Program, a year and the Mobile Clinic, which is
• Anna Velazquez, Mayor of Soledad the critical issues and challenges facing SalinasChamber.com which honors nursing excellence. the longest running service of its kind in
• Jose Rios, Mayor of Gonzales our cities. Attendees will gain firsthand or contact the Chamber Salinas Valley Health achieved Magnet Monterey County, logging 30,000 miles,
• Dennis Donohue, Mayor of Salinas insights into what each city is doing to directly at 831-751-7725.

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