Trident Health System employees were winners in three of the six award categories, including:  Reverend Al Finley – Volunteer – “Community Outreach”, Karen McMillan, RN – “Nurse”, and Mercy Salvatierra, Unit Secretary –“Health Care Professional”.

“A Healthcare Hero is anyone who goes above and beyond their call of duty to help others in need,” stated Trident Health System President and CEO Terry Gunn.  “We have many heroes at Trident Health System and we are honored to have them as part of our team.”

Salvatierra assisted with the alligator attack that occurred on Labor Day 2007;  McMillan cares for the women who give birth to stillborn infants; and Reverend Al Finley volunteers to help those in need and never comes in contact with a stranger.

In addition, two Trident Health System employees were nominated as finalists:   Ann Edlund, RN – Moncks Corner Medical Center – “Community Outreach” and Eileen Beckett – Summerville Medical Center – “Volunteer”.

Trident Health System is an HCA hospital system comprised of three acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center and Colleton Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center and diagnostic centers throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. For more information, please visit our website at www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843.797.7000.

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