Dr. Harvey Wages, a dedicated local obstetrician-gynecologist and a trailblazer for women’s health in the region, was honored as the 2026 recipient of the Whitfield Healthcare Foundation Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes individuals who have generously dedicated their time, talents, and resources to improving local healthcare and enhancing the overall well-being of the community. Whitfield Healthcare Foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Vitruvian Health’s Hamilton Medical Center and its Northwest Georgia affiliates, proudly presents this honor to Dr. Wages, reflecting his legacy of service and his lasting impact on healthcare.
The bi-annual Humanitarian Award Dinner is a special invitation only event that includes the presentation of the prestigious Humanitarian Award and recognition of those who have pledged support as Westcott Fellows, Fellows of Distinction and Burkett Society. The Humanitarian Award recognizes the achievements of a community member who has committed freely of their time, talents and resources to enhance the quality of our local healthcare system and strengthen the fiber of our community.
This award, quite simply, represents the very best among us. Past recipients of this prestigious award have included Arthur B. E. Lauman, Jackson P. Turner, James E. Brown, Norman D. Burkett, Fannie B. Jones, David D. Hamilton, Dr. Paul Bradley, Dr. Murray Lumpkin, G. Lamar Lyle, Carl L. Griggs, Sr., James M. Boring, Jr., Kenneth E. Boring, B. Jackson Bandy, Charles W. Hendry, Robert E. Shaw, Robert M. Chandler, Dorothy Reich, Shelby and Willena Peeples, Bryan E. McAllister, and Dixie H. Kinard.