Healthcare Warriors To Be Honored By Hamden Regional Chamber

HAMDEN, CT – The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce will recognize outstanding local healthcare professionals at its 6th Annual Healthcare Warrior Awards on Thursday, April 16, at 8:30 a.m. at The VUE in Hamden.

The event, presented by Assisted Living Services, will be emceed by Kathryn Hauser, Emmy Award-winning Anchor/Reporter at WTNH News 8.

“Our healthcare workers are the backbone of our community, dedicating their time, energy, and compassion to ensure the well-being of others,” Hamden Chamber President Nancy Dudchik said in a news release. “The Healthcare Warrior Awards allow us to honor those who go above and beyond, recognizing their unwavering commitment to care, healing, and service. Their dedication deserves our deepest gratitude and appreciation.”

Read more from the news release below:

The Chamber is honored to celebrate the following individuals for their dedication and service:

• Nursing: Khalid Lamtaai – Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center
• CAN: Alesha Pouncey – Meadow Mills at Whitney Center
• Social Services: Shanice Johnson – The Children’s Center
• Healthcare Staff: Andree Thigpen – Arden Care Center
• Fire: Jean Nimba – Hamden Firefighter/Paramedic
• Fire: Jaime Bonet – Hamden Firefighter/EMT
• Police: Matthew Erff – Central Communications Technician – Hamden Police
• Healthcare Advocate: Michael Richardson – Town of Hamden, Senior Center
• Volunteer: Richard Davies – Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven, Inc.
• Healthcare Educator/Physician: Dr. Traci Marquis-Eydman – Quinnipiac University
• Home Care (PCA’s Personal Care Assistant): Shannon Prentiss – Assisted Living Services, Inc
• Home Care (PCA’s Personal Care Assistant): Susan Bone – Assisted Living Services, Inc

For more information and to register, visit www.hamdenregionalchamber.com or call 203-288-6431. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for this event.