Nominations being accepted for national health care award

Published: 2005-07-18

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Nominations are now being accepted for the 2005 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award, presented to a nurse or other nonphysician health care professional who has been outstanding "in service, sacrifice and innovation," according to an announcement from the award's sponsor, Cherokee Uniforms in Los Angeles. Last year's winner was Lynda Chever, a licensed practical nurse caring for elderly Catholic priests and nuns at Mohun Health Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates may be nominated in two of the following categories, but may only win in one: registered nurse, licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse, student nurse and nonphysician health care professional. Nominations must be submitted via the Web site, www.cherokeeuniforms.com, by July 31. Along with a name, the nomination should include a 100-word description of the person's health care service.

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