Ingram's April 2024

THE 21 ST ANNIVERSARY

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1. University Health CEO Charlie Shields reflected on the Truman Medical Center response to the Feb. 14 shootings. | 2. Mary Anne Jackson , left, a 2024 lifetime-service honoree, and Jennifer Watts , a physician who helped lead Children’s Mercy’s post-parade response. | 3. Leonard Pittala , recog nized in the volunteer category, said retirees can make a huge impact as volunteers. | 4. Samaneh T. Wilkinson , head of pharmacy services for The University of Kansas Hospital, accepting her hardware from Ingram’s Joe Sweeney . | 5. The medical first responders from Feb. 14 received a stand ing ovation from the crowd. | 6. Terry Engling of Research Medical Center, an honoree in the professional services category. | 7. Swope Health CFO Naimish Patel was an administrative category selection. | 8. Dr. Charles Rhoades , who oversaw the growth of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute for 35 years, earned his honors in the lifetime-service category. | 9. Cynthia Phillips of Saint Luke’s Hospital was honored for auxiliary staff service. 10. The sold-out conference room at Union Station. | 11. Howard Kilbride , a lifetime-service winner, reflected on his 40 years at Children’s Mercy. 12. Kevin Wake added a personal account to his volunteer work with sickle-cell awareness. | 12. Kelly Reardon was a professional staff choice for her work with PlayAbilities.

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Kansas City’s Business Media

April 2024