2019 Annual Awards Every fall, Frontier Nursing University presents its annual awards for service. The following alumni, volunteers, and supporters were selected as the 2019 honorees: Distinguished Service to Alma Mater - Nurse-Midwife: Stephanie VanderHorst Distinguished Service to Alma Mater - Nurse Practitioner: Danny Shane Webb Distinguished Service to Society - Nurse-Midwife: Mary Kay Miller Distinguished Service to Society - Nurse Practitioner: Jessica Lynn Smith Courier Program Unbridled Spirit Award: Carlyle Carter Mary Breckinridge Lifetime Service Award: Margaret Voorhies Haggin Trust
FNU President Dr. Susan Stone Inducted into National Academy of Medicine
Frontier Nursing University President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Class of 2018 at the organization’s annual meeting on October 19, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Of the 85 new inductees, Dr. Stone was one of only two nurses in the NAM Class of 2018 and was the only inductee from Kentucky in the class. “The National Academy of Medicine offers an incredible opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders from a wide range of medical professions and disciplines,” Dr. Stone said. “It is a tremendous honor to join this organization which is so deeply committed to improving health care.” The election of Dr. Stone into the NAM membership was based on facts that she has reached distinguished professional achievement in the field of medicine and health, has demonstrated and continues her involvement with issues in healthcare, disease prevention, education, and research, along with showcasing skills and resources likely to contribute to the Academy’s mission and finally, has proven a willingness to actively participate in the work of the Academy. Established originally as the Institute of Medicine in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health. NAM’s total membership is more than 2,200, with only three members being from Kentucky, including Dr. Stone.
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