From the doctor in Kentucky who made sure her patients got the care they needed even after a tornado hit her agency to the doctor in Nigeria who is making maternal health care a top priority at all levels of Nigerian society, these health workers are making a big difference in the world.
It’s time to nominate the next round of REAL Award winners! Nominations are going on now until October 25, 2013.Voting will occur from October 26 until December 20. The honorees will be announced on or after January 11, 2014.
We all have a health worker in our lives that has made a difference. I think of my good friend who is a dedicated oncology nurse and am thankful that there are people so caring in my community. I will always have fond memories of the nurse who was by my side during my first child birth experience.
Read more about The REAL Awards and how to nominate a health worker