Column: Join us for event honoring healthcare industry in Renton

By Vicky Baxter CEO Renton Chamber of Commerce • October 3, 2018 1:30 am
Column: Join us for event honoring healthcare industry in Renton

Every minute first responders are there ready to assist us in an emergency. On average, an American visits the doctor four times a year. Every year we should visit our dentist for a checkup. The Renton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new event celebrating the achievements of health care professionals in our city. These are the people who give their all to save lives, restore health, ensure good health or give assistance during illness and aging.

The Ahead of the Care award program is a partnership between the Renton Chamber of Commerce and Renton’s healthcare leaders. It is part of the chamber’s effort to highlight business sectors and individuals that make Renton a better community. The program’s aim is to enhance awareness of the excellence of those that provide healthcare to our community.

The entire community is asked to join us on Oct. 4 at the Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S., to honor and thank the standout employees who serve Renton.

HOW IT WORKS

Renton healthcare employees are nominated as difference makers from patients, peers, employers, etc. Nominations can be made at GoRenton.com.

• Doctors

• First Responders

• Behavioral Health

• Allied Health – Supportive

• Roles/Pharmacists/Anesthesiologist/Integral

• Support/Dentists

• Human Services/Health

• Nurses

• Senior Care Services

• Healthcare Support Services – Non Patient

• Interaction/Housekeeping/Security/Reception/

• IT

After a short nomination period, three to five individuals will be picked in each category. A selection committee of community professionals will interview the finalists. Next step is the ceremony. The winners will receive a trophy and a prize package of items donated from our community.

Please nominate someone who has made the difference in your health. Also please register for the event to honor behind the scene professionals who literally save our lives. Sincere thanks to The Cancer Center, UW/Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Mission Healthcare, Renton Technical College, Renton Flower Shop.

Vicky Baxter is CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce.