JACKSON, MI – The 2022 Health Care Angel awards have been presented by Jackson Magazine.

The awards, which pay tribute to those who work in Jackson’s healthcare industry, were handed out during a Sept. 6 event at Jackson’s Ella Sharp Museum.

Award recipients are nominated by the community, patients and co-workers and reviewed by a panel of local healthcare experts. They represent the most dedicated members of the Jackson healthcare community, according to the magazine’s editors.

The 2022 Health Care Angels are:

Cherilyn Brown – Thome PACE

Dawn Buchbinder – Thome PACE

Melissa Burgett – Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, P.C.

Trisha Byers – Brooklyn Living Center

Steve Chmielewski – Athletico Physical Therapy

Yvonne Crawford – Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Joni Hopcraft – Ganton Retirement Center – Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center

Carlos Riddle – Henry Fort at Home

Jamie Veith – Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Michelle Walker – Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Lauren Wernette – Jackson Friendly Home

Cheri Wheaton – Brooklyn Living Center

To read more about the Health Care Angel Awards, or to nominate someone for the honor next year, visit the Jackson Magazine website.

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