Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Billy Lockett, left, was honored as a 2014 Fallbrook Healthcare Hero by healthcare district president Stephen Abbott, right.
Manny Ortega was selected as a Fallbrook Healthcare Hero for 2014.
FALLBROOK – Nominations have opened for the 2015 Fallbrook Healthcare District’s Healthcare Hero award, sponsored by the Fallbrook Healthcare District.
According to district administrator, Vi Dupre, “A nominee could be anyone. It could be a volunteer, a co-worker, a neighbor, a spouse, a friend – someone who is outstanding in their efforts to make a contribution to and a difference in, the health of others.”
Dupre explained that the nominee does not have to live in Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow or DeLuz but their work must be of direct benefit to those who do.
“The beneficiaries of the service of the nominee can be men, women and/or children,” she said. “Those benefiting could be an individual, a family, or a group of people. Age of those benefiting from the service is not a factor. The important factor is that the service contributes to health and well-being and is outstanding in its demonstration on a continuous and/or an exceptional circumstance basis.”
This is the seventh year of the Healthcare Hero program.
“There have been 12 remarkable persons who have each been specially honored by people of this community,” explained Dupre. “Previous Healthcare Heroes include Don Luallin and Madelyn Lewis, 2009; Janine Loescher and Lucy Taylor 2010; in 2011, Myriam Padilla and Marilyn Qualls; 2012, Irene Escobedo and Brad Gilpin. Jennifer Seitel and Deisy Salas carried the title in 2013 and 2014 Heroes are Billy Lockett and Manny Ortega.”
“These heroes serve on the committee which reviews all nominations and makes recommendation to the healthcare district board,” said Dupre.
The award consists of a personalized plaque; recognition published in local media; inscription on Healthcare Hero perpetuity plaque and honorary participation in healthcare events of the district throughout the year. There is no monetary award.”
To request the single-page nomination form, email [email protected] or call (760) 731-9187. Submissions may have an attachment such as a photo, newspaper article, certificate or other item in support of a nominee. It is possible to have others endorse a nomination by having them add their signature to the nomination form as well.
The identity of the 2015 Healthcare Hero will be revealed on Jan. 24 at the Community Collaborative Breakfast. Deadline for nominations is Monday, Jan. 5, at 5 p.m. at the district office.
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