Heart of Healthcare

RONALD E. CARVER, MD - HEART OF HEALTHCARE AWARD

Recognizing Central Oregon licensed medical professionals who have made an exceptional contribution to the medically underserved locally, nationally or internationally.

2012 Nomination Information – DUE FEBRUARY 29, 2012 

2012 Call for Nominations Press Release

The medical professionals in Central Oregon are a generous group – donating thousands of hours each year to care for those who do not have, or cannot afford, access to healthcare.  Many volunteer close to home, while others travel around the world to serve those in need.

“Every day dedicated local medical professionals donate their skills to serve others, simply because they love the art – and heart – of medicine. Their work in our clinic, and outside of it, is inspiring yet not well known,” according to Kat Mastrangelo, Executive Director of VIM.  “We initiated the Ronald E. Carver, MD  Heart of Healthcare Award in 2011 to recognize these individuals that touch so many.”
 
This Award is named after Ronald E. Carver, MD, whose life, and work, exemplifies the volunteer spirit that is so prominent in our medical community.  Dr. Carver is a founder of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) and was its first medical director.  

Nominations are open to any Central Oregon doctor, dentist, nurse, mental health provider, or other licensed medical professional who volunteers their time to care for the health of others.  

Meet the 2011 Winners – Michael L. Mara, MD and Colette M. Whelan, RN 

For more information please contact Beth Larsen at heartofhealthcare@vim-cascades.org, or call 541.585.9007.