Highland Hospital Recognizes Yearly Achievement in Medicine by Outstanding Physician and Advanced Practice Provider
Dr. Ching, Medical Director of the Palliative Care Division at Highland Hospital, and Rachel A. James, Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Nephrology, have been recognised as the Physician of the Year and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year, respectively. The announcement was made during a reception in May.
Dr. Ching, who has been a part of Highland Hospital since 2010, has been commended for her significant contributions to Palliative Care Services at the hospital. Her dedication to patient-centric care, work ethic, and positive spirit have earned her numerous nominations for the Physician of the Year award. Dr. Ching is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Dr. Ching has been a champion for palliative care throughout her career, and her colleagues have praised her for her blend of clinical excellence, compassion, and teamwork. In addition, she recently stepped down as the chair of Highland's Ethics Committee after five years of service.
Rachel A. James, who has been at Highland Hospital for 10 years, was previously a charge nurse and preceptor in the Intensive Care Unit. She was recognised with the Highland Hospital Nurse of Distinction Award in 2016. James' nomination for the APP of the Year award was supported by several colleagues, who admired her work ethic, clinical skills, and commitment to patient care.
Previous recipients of the Physician of the Year and APP of the Year awards at Highland Hospital include Tulsi Dass, Bilal Ahmed, Theodore Hirokawa, Jeffrey Harp, Daniel Mendelson, Alice Taylor, Joseph Nicholas, Melissa Schiff, David Holub, Youngrin Kim, Cynthia Angel, Ashish Boghani, Sunil Bansal, Keely Dwyer-Matzky, and Dmitriy Migdalovich. However, specific details about these award recipients are not widely available online, and it is recommended to contact Highland Hospital directly or check their official website or internal communications for more information.
Both Dr. Ching and Nurse Practitioner James are deserving recipients of these prestigious awards, and their dedication to providing exceptional care to their patients is truly commendable. Their recognition serves as an inspiration to all at Highland Hospital and beyond.
Dr. Ching's commitment to palliative care extends beyond her work in the Palliative Care Division at Highland Hospital, as she also advocates for workplace wellness and health and wellness, with a special focus on mental health, to ensure the overall well-being of her team. Rachel A. James, in addition to her exceptional patient care, has consistently demonstrated a strong dedication to health and wellness initiatives within the workplace by promoting mental health awareness and fostering a supportive environment.
