North Platte, Neb., November 3, 2023 – Abe Anderson, CRNA, Great Plains Health Anesthesiology, is the Great Plains Health Caring Kind Award recipient for 2023.
A longstanding tradition of the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA), the award pays tribute to outstanding healthcare employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with coworkers and dedication to excellence in the role they play at their facility.
Each year, NHA member hospitals and health care systems select one person from their organization to recognize at the NHA’s annual convention and special awards luncheon, held October 27 in La Vista.
“Abe is a wonderful example of being genuine, which is one of our Great Plains Health values," said Ivan Mitchell, Great Plains Health chief executive officer. “He is friendly, approachable and highly regarded by his patients and colleagues alike. We couldn't be more pleased to celebrate his hard work with this award.”
In the anesthesia department, Abe takes the time to talk with patients and explain their plan of care in a way that patients and their loved ones understand.
His nomination read in part, “Abe has a way of connecting with people that puts them at ease. He is an exceptional provider and an even better person.”
More than 2,800 caring, skilled and dedicated health care professionals have received this award since its inception in 1979. The award program highlights the exemplary work and care hospital employees provide every day throughout the year.