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Nominate a Nurse or Healthcare Professional for a Compassionate Care Award

Laboure College seeks nominations for the 1st annual Compassionate Care Award.

Do you know an exceptional nurse or healthcare professional who treats their patients with compassion? Nominate them for Laboure College’s first ever Compassionate Care Award where we will celebrate those in healthcare who treat every patient with exceptional care and compassion.

Winners will be awarded at the June 4 celebration, where comedian Lenny Clarke will emcee the event. Olympian, Hockey Hall of Famer, and Boston Bruin Ray Bourque will present the accolades, Alma Wahlburg will serve as the honorary chair, and other sports legends will attend including famed sports-writer Bill Burt.

Go to http://www.laboure.edu/events to submit your nomination. Nominations must be received before April 17, 2015. Nominees must be currently working in healthcare in Massachusetts. Winners will be contacted the week of April 20, 2015. You may contact Katelyn Dwyer at (617) 322-3524 or email katelyn_dwyer@laboure.edu with any questions.

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