Heroes
The word alone brings to mind images of greatness.  As a young child, we followed our parents.  They were our first role models.  As youth, sports legends and celebrities became our heroes.  As adults, we looked up to friends, mentors, and political and religious leaders.  For some, heroes were bigger than life; however, for many of us heroes were those who reached out to us in a time of need.  They did so with no expectation of reward or recognition.  It is part of who they are and the character of their soul.

Each day, our hospitals celebrate with a winning team of everyday heroes.  In total, more than 200,000 commit themselves to serving their neighbors.  They are healers and miracle workers, young and old.  They are male and female and they come from many different ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds.  However, they are all part of a unique group of committed healthcare professionals.  Our hospitals could not deliver the high-quality care our patients need and deserve without our team of everyday heroes.  To honor their contributions, the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) has developed a program to recognize these dedicated men and women.

             "For some,
       heroes were
          bigger
                    than life"Please join FHA in honoring these outstanding men and women in Florida’s first Hospital Heroes Recognition Program.  This annual award will recognize 10 employees from FHA member hospitals across Florida who have given of themselves to heal and bring joy and/or comfort to the patients we serve.