PORT CHARLOTTE — HCA Healthcare Fawcett Hospital announced the recipient of its annual Awards of Distinction, part of an HCA Healthcare legacy to recognize those who exemplify the values and commitment to the company’s mission.
That mission is: “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”
The 2024 Frist Humanitarian Award recipient is volunteer manager Kelly Carr.
“Frist Humanitarian Award winners exemplify Excellence Always in their commitment to our purpose and our patients,” said Michael Ehrat, the hospital’s chief executive officer stated in an email to The Daily Sun.
“We are honored to recognize Kelly and her dedication and commitment to our colleagues, volunteers, patients and community members,” he wrote.
Named in honor of HCA Healthcare founder Dr. Thomas F. Frist Sr., the award was started in 1971 to honor people for their humanitarian and volunteer efforts. It is given to one colleague, one volunteer and one physician each year.
Carr started her career with HCA Healthcare in 2011 and joined the Fawcett family in 2015.