Vitruvian Health Care System, formerly Hamilton Health Care System, recently presented the Heart of Hamilton Award to associates for acts that exceeded performance expectations.
“It’s great to be a part of an organization where our associates consistently provide excellent care for patients and family members and each other,” said Brandon Burge, Heart of Hamilton committee chair. “When associates go above and beyond to make a significant difference in someone’s experience, it’s important that we recognize them.”
Recipients of the Heart of Hamilton Award were Todd Hudgins, RN, Surgical Services; Johnny Cowart, Clinical Development; Jessica Cross, LPN, Home Health; and William Owens, RN, Medical Intensive Care Unit.
The Heart of Hamilton Award is provided as a way to recognize Hamilton associates or volunteers for actions that truly demonstrate the “Heart of Hamilton” (serving with compassion through professionalism, respect, integrity, diligence and excellence).
Hamilton associates and volunteers can be nominated for the Heart of Hamilton Award at hamiltonhealth.com/heartofhamilton or at one the recognition boxes located around the system. The awards are able to be submitted for individuals or groups.
A Heart of Hamilton Recipient of the Year is chosen from among the top recipient selections throughout the year.
“Our associates are the heart of the organization,” said Burge. “These associates showed true compassion for others – whether patients, family members or other associates. Their actions truly made a positive difference.”
Vitruvian Health Care System
In July of this year, Hamilton Health Care System announced a rebrand to Vitruvian Health as part of its regional expansion plans. The new name draws from the organization’s recognizable da Vinci-inspired Vitruvian Man icon, which has been a prominent part of Hamilton’s logo since 1976. Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man represents harmony, balance, and the interconnectedness of all aspects of health, perfectly aligning with Hamilton’s integrated system of care.