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Augusta Health’s Liz May Receives 2025 Nurse Executive Leadership Award Portsmouth, VA – November 15, 2025 — Augusta Health announces that Liz May, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, CRNI, has received the Virginia Nurses Foundation’s 2025 Nurse Executive Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Foundation’s annual Gala in Portsmouth, attended by more than 500 nursing professionals and leaders. Dr. May was honored for her innovative, transformative approach to nursing education at Augusta Health, where she has shifted traditional lecture-based learning to interactive and engaging programs that strengthen clinical competence and professional confidence. “Liz’s vision has elevated the entire educational experience for our nursing teams,” said Vickie Taylor, CNO at Augusta Health. “Her commitment to excellence and her passion for empowering others are evident in every initiative she leads. She is truly a gem, and we are incredibly fortunate to work alongside her.” During her tenure, Dr. May has advanced evidence-based education, supported professional development, and fostered a culture of continuous learning. Augusta Health congratulates her on this well-deserved recognition.

Save Lives with National Lung Cancer Screening Day! National Lung Cancer Screening Day is coming up on November 8, 2025. Let’s work together to increase access to screening and save lives. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with an estimated 125,000+ deaths this year. But fewer than 1 in 10 eligible individuals get screened for lung cancer. We can change this! We can reduce disparities and increase screening rates by offering screening on weekends and after work hours. Join us in raising awareness and encouraging participation in National Lung Cancer Screening Day. Register now! Together, we can make a difference! #LCSDay2025 #LCSM #LungCancer https://bit.ly/3ozryBJ

Augusta Health is proud to celebrate Maternal Health Navigator Roxanne Harris, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CCE, CBBBE, named the 2025 Pathway Nurse of the Year® for Safety & Quality by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Roxanne’s innovative work addressing homelessness, the opioid crisis, and maternal health disparities demonstrates her extraordinary commitment to safety, quality, and community well-being. Congratulations, Roxanne, on this well-deserved national recognition! #AugustaHealth #PathwayToExcellence #NursingLeadership #HealthcareInnovation

We’re proud to share that Mary N. Mannix, FACHE, President & CEO of Augusta Health, has been named one of Virginia Business’s 2025 Women in Leadership honorees! 👏✨ Recognized for her exceptional leadership, mentorship, and service to healthcare, Mary was nominated by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) for her longstanding contributions to the field and to the Commonwealth. 💬 “I’m inspired by the many women who came before me and continue to blaze trails in their respective fields. I hope to carry forward that spirit of mentorship and leadership to help guide the next generation of women professionals.” — Mary N. Mannix Read more about this honor and the full list of recipients: https://lnkd.in/di-dSuVH #AugustaHealth #WomenInLeadership #VirginiaBusiness #HealthcareLeadership #Trailblazer #Mentorship

Celebrating Nursing Excellence at Augusta Health! 🌟 We’re proud to recognize our incredible nurses who continue to lead with compassion, innovation, and dedication. 🏆 2024 Virginia Nurses Foundation Leadership Award Honorees: • Crystal Farmer, MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE – Finalist, Chief Nursing Officer of a Hospital • Roxanne Harris, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CCE, CBBE – Winner, Public Health Nurse • Cyndi Solana, MSN, RN – Winner, Nursing Informatics • Debbie Sprouse, MSN, RN – Winner, Direct Patient Care Leader – Patient Experience 👏 2025 Finalists & Trailblazers (winners to be announced Nov. 15): • Vickie Taylor – Chief Nursing Officer of a Hospital • Elizabeth May – Nurse Executive (Non-CNE/CNO) • Stephanie Gedeon – Nurse Executive (Non-CNE/CNO) • Kim Derby – Direct Patient Care Leader – Patient Safety • Brooke Campbell – Trailblazer, Nurse Executive (Non-CNE/CNO) • Pamela Flint – Trailblazer, Nurse Manager/Director Additional nominees: Kira Griffin, Megan Sharpes, and Dana Shomo Thank you to all our nursing leaders for setting the standard for excellence in care. Learn more about the upcoming 2025 VNF Gala ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eThrF_4J

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Augusta Health is honored to receive the Outstanding Business Partner Award from the Community Transportation Association of Virginia (CTAV)! 🚍 As a proud partner of BRITE Bus, we’re committed to removing transportation barriers by offering fare-free rides to our facilities, distributing farecards in the community, and advocating for accessibility. This recognition highlights the significant role that strong transportation networks play in improving healthcare access and community health. #CommunityHealth #TransportationAccess #AugustaHealth #BRITEBus

We’re proud to have Augusta Health represented at the Virginia Graduate Medical Education (GME) Summit in Richmond! 👏 Dr. Clint Merritt, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive/Chief Medical Officer of Augusta Health spoke with the GME Governance Leadership Panel, helping shape the future of medical education in Virginia. Dr. Joanna Huckabay, DO, PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident, shared her insights on the Resident Panel, discussing strategies for physician retention. Together, we’re working to strengthen medical education and build the physician workforce of tomorrow. 💙 🔗 Learn more about the Summit: https://lnkd.in/e6CzdKKy

We’ve been recognized as a 2024 Wellbeing First Champion! This means we’ve verified that our credentialing applications ensure privacy around mental health care, so clinicians can safely seek the care they deserve. We are currently underway with the 2025 attestation process.  Learn about being #ALLINforHealthcare: https://lnkd.in/gYncCcmt

Virginia Business has selected Mary N. Mannix, FACHE, President and CEO of Augusta Health, as a 2025 Women in Leadership Awards recipient. 🎉   The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, and breaking glass ceilings. “The 2025 Women in Leadership honorees are exemplary executives who are making significant contributions to their organizations and communities as trailblazing mentors who are encouraging future generations of professional women to pursue their own paths and ambitions,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business.