How does Centegra Health System Recognize Its Physicians?
Centegra Health System recognizes how important our physician partners are in providing quality patient care to the McHenry County community. To acknowledge and honor our esteemed physicians' outstanding service, various recognition events are planned throughout the year.
Doctors’ Week
We extend the National Doctors' Day celebration (March 30) to a week-long observance filled with unique activities and events, including gourmet breakfasts and lunches, on-site car washes, chair massages and a Family Fitness night at our Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center.
Physician Appreciation Event
Annually, the Medical/Dental staff is invited for a special evening of excellence where select physicians are honored with awards and recognitions.
Awards
- Years of Service
- Physician Excellence
- Physician Excellence in Teamwork award chosen by Centegra Associates
- Hospital-Based Physician Award chosen by physician colleagues
- Specialist Physician Award chosen by physician colleagues
- Primary Care Award chosen by physician colleagues
Recognition
- New Physicians on Staff
- Golden Apple Award recognizing physicians for their dedication and support of medical education training
- Family Health Partnership Mauryne Christiansen Volunteer Award
2009 Award Recipients
- Physician Excellence in Teamwork Award - Robin Purdy, DO, Centegra Primary Care- Woodstock
- Physician Excellence Hospital-Based Award - Joseph Keenan, DO, EmCare
- Physician Excellence Primary Care Award - John Anderson, DO, Centegra Primary Care- McHenry
- Physician Excellence Specialist Award - Basudeb Saha, MD, General Surgeon, Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
2008 Award Recipients
- Physician Excellence in Teamwork Award - Mark Schiffer, MD, McHenry Radiologists & Imaging Associates
- Physician Excellence Hospital-Based Award - George Gallant, MD, EmCare
- Physician Excellence Primary Care Award - Erin Davis, MD, Centegra Primary Care- McHenry
- Physician Excellence Specialist Award - Amir Heydari, MD, Surgical Associates of Fox Valley-Crystal Lake