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Brenda L. Hage, associate professor of nursing and director of the graduate nursing program at Misericordia University, received the advanced degree scholarship from the Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania. She will be honored at the 22nd annual gala on Nov. 4 at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, Camp Hill. Hage, of Dallas Township, was awarded the advanced degree scholarship to pursue a doctor of nursing practice degree at Chatham University, Pittsburgh. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, leadership potential as evidenced by special honors and/or special recognition, community service and personal commitment to the profession of nursing.
Frank Richards, chief information officer for Geisinger Health System, was named to the InformationWeek Healthcare CIO 25, a distinguished list recognizing the nation’s top leaders in health care information technology. The list is the publication’s first compilation of leading health care IT executives. As chief information officer, Richards oversees the vast network of information technology systems that link doctors, nurses, support staff and patients within Geisinger’s 31-county service area. Richards, who joined Geisinger in 1977, was recognized by InformationWeek for his leadership in improving efficiency and patient outcomes, and propelling Geisinger to the forefront of early electronic health record adoption.
Dr. Joseph Stella, Geisinger cardiothoracic surgeon and director of the Geisinger Northeast Osteopathic General Surgery Residency, was appointed to the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Residency Evaluation and Standards Committee. The committee is the advisory body of the American Osteopathic Association’s committee for individual training and training programs. The RESC develops standards that must be met by surgical training programs and residents to receive AOA approval. The committee also makes recommendations to the AOA to assure that residency programs and individuals have met adequate training standards.