CELEBRATING NURSES AND MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROVIDERS

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You're invited to the Ohio Nurse of the Year Awards!

DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2020  |  TIME: 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Virtual Event
ADDRESS: Virtual Event, Online, OH 43215
 

 

 

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The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.

We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!

We need your help now more than ever. Your support funds:

  • COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
  • Programs that promote health equity for moms and babies and directly combat racial disparities in maternal and child health
  • Free virtual NICU support program for families
  • Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
  • Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into the hands of moms and families
  • Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks and so much more!

Support the mission

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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Become a sponsor

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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2020 Event Program

To view the 2020 Event Program, please click here.

NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS WINNERS

The March of Dimes is proud to honor the 2020 Nurse of the Year Award winners.

Research

Dianne Morrison-Beedy

The Ohio State College of Nursing

Clinical Education and Staff Development 0-5 Years

Michael Pelyak

University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic

Clinical Education and Staff Development 6-19 Years

Michele Weber

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Clinical Education and Staff Development 20+ Years

Judith Szerencsy

MetroHealth Medical Center

Clinical Preceptorship 0-5 Years

Sarah Purpus

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Clinical Preceptorship 6-19 Years

Emily Boone

Dayton Children's Hospital

Innovation

Angela Clark

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing

Patient Care 0-5 Years

Ashley Jupp

Akron Children's Hospital

Patient Care 6-19 Years

William Galilei

Mt. Carmel, St. Ann's

Patient Care 20+ Years

Teresa O'Hara

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Academic Education 0-5 Years

Caitlin Yeager

Urusline College

Academic Education 6-19 Years

Randee Masciola

The Ohio State University College of Nursing

Leadership 0-5 Years

Holly Ma

University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center

Leadership 6-19 Years

Susan Yeager

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Leadership 20+ Years

Anne Gunther

Aultman Hospital

Outstanding Graduate RN

Joshua Beacorn

Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital

Outstanding Graduate, Graduate Nursing Program

Kiera Urquhart

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Center

March of Dimes Mission

Kim Burton

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your 100% tax-deductible gift helps March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

COVID-19 SUPPORT: The pandemic is putting the health of mom and baby even more at risk. Your support Provides:
  • Research for COVID-19 treatments ensuring they are inclusive and safe for pregnant and lactating women
  • Resources and training for doctors & nurses in the ICU/NICU who are fighting tirelessly for moms and babies every day
  • Opportunities for maternal and child health experts, expectant moms and new parents to come together to get the latest news, information, and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for birth and caring for a newborn at home

HEALTH EQUITY FOR MOMS AND BABIES: The U.S. faces a maternal and infant health crisis. It remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, with significant ethnic and racial disparities existing in health care. To improve health outcomes for moms and babies, health care systems must address threats to good health. Research shows one potential threat is implicit bias- the attitudes and stereotypes that affect an individual's understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

To donate, select the "Purchase Now" button at the top of the page and select Fund the Mission.

YOUR $5,000 GIFT WILL
  • Support investments nationally and locally to reduce disparities in maternal and infant health
  • Provide on-demand training for staff at one hospital on topics to improve care and support, including easing parent trauma in the NICU and caring for the caregiver
  • Provide moms-to-be access to our Supportive Pregnancy Care Program 

YOUR $2,500 GIFT WILL
  • Help 10 women access quality prenatal care
  • Advocate efforts needed to help those families impacted by COVID-19

YOUR $1,000 GIFT WILL
  • Provide four moms-to-be access to our Supportive Pregnancy Care program 
  • Honor three military families with the specialized support of a military mom baby shower

YOUR $500 GIFT WILL
  • Help five families feel at ease in the NICU with support and education

YOUR $250 GIFT WILL
  • Support a NICU family at their bedside to help them navigate the challenges of having a pre-term baby 

YOUR $100 GIFT WILL
  • Provide baby items for women who complete a prenatal education program

Saving babies is what we do.  It's what we’ve always done.  And we want to do it together with you! Your support is critical to ensure that "every baby has a fighting chance!" 
 

VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS

We are thrilled to celebrate nursing excellence in our community as we come together virtually on December 1, 2020 at 12 pm. We are excited to be using a new virtual platform this year to engage with our guests and honorees. To view our program, click here! 

Contact Sharon Matsudo at [email protected] for more information.
 

 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Click to view our Sponsorship Opportunities
To purchase a sponsorship, select the "Purchase Now" button at the top of the page.

March of Dimes celebrates nursing in the most meaningful way, through partnerships with hospitals, health care facilities, organizations, vendors and individuals. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Nurse of the Year event, providing integration and civic engagement while playing tribute to nurses. We look forward to discussing your partnership with  March of Dimes.

Please contact Sharon Matsudo for more information by Email Here. 

NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS - HONORING OUR HEROES

The volunteers, honorees and guests who make up our Nurse of the Year Awards community are coming together in new, innovative ways to support moms and babies this year.

Join us as we celebrate nursing excellence in our community. The Nurse of the Year Awards, Presented by Ohio State University College of Nursing, will truly be an event to remember!

We may not be able to come together in person this year, but we can make a real difference for moms and babies, at a time when they need us most. We are following CDC guidelines to avoid mass gatherings and are rapidly preparing for an exciting, virtualized March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards experience.

Our Sponsors

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View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.