The Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce the inaugural winner of the Charlene McAllister Excellence in Nursing Award, Ellen Lara of Sherwood Oaks Health Center.

Special Recognitions were awarded to Mark Bellm, Sherwood Oaks Health Center; Maria Bermudez, Mendocino Coast Clinics; Linnea Matthews, Mendocino Coast Clinics; and Kelly Hendricks, Adventist Health Mendocino Coast.

The Excellence in Nursing awardees demonstrate expertise in their professional practice, positively impact patient outcomes and experience, foster respect among their peers, and model nursing ethics in their work.