Pub. 2 2018 Issue 1

ABOUT UTAH’S SILVER SYRINGE Utah’s Silver Syringe began in 2017 as a way to recognize individuals or organizations who have taken extra effort to increase immunization awareness, improve immunization rates, and provide services or activities to help promote im- munizations in Utah. There are 10 distinct categories, which are described below: Outstanding Childhood Immunization Program Given to an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to childhood immunizations. Outstanding Adolescent Immunization Program Given to an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to adolescent immunizations. Efforts in Influenza Given to an individual, organization or provider that demon- strates exceptional dedication to ensuring access to influenza vaccine or provided education to their community members. Most Improved Clinic Immunization Program Given to an organization or provider who has gone to extra lengths to implement improvements in their immunization program. HPV Superstar Given to an individual, organization, or provider who is dedi- cated to raising rates of HPV vaccination in Utah and educat- ing the community about the HPV vaccine. Exeptional Immunization Medical Assistant Given to a medical assistant who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations throughout his/her career. Exceptional Immunization Nurse Given to a nurse who demonstrates exceptional dedication to immunizations throughout his/her career. Community Partner Given to a community organization that demonstrates ex- ceptional dedication to immunizations andd furthering the mission of the Utah Immunization Program through collabo- ration and partnership. Physician Champion Given to a physician who demonstrates exceptional dedica- tion to immunizations throughout his/her career. Innovation in Immunizations Given to an individual, organization or provider that demon- strates exceptional innovation in developing and executing immunization programs and partnerships. http://www.immunize-utah.org/information%20 for%20the%20public/SilverSyringeAwards.html WINNERS: Exceptional Immunization Medical Assistant 2017: Ana Hernandez, MA, Utah Partners for Health 2018: Shelli Johnson, MA, and Elisha Bowers, MA, University of Utah Farmington Clinic Physician Champion 2017: Erika Sullivan, MD, University of Utah Sugarhouse Clinic 2018: Dr. Jordan Roberts, St. Mark’s Family Medicine Outstanding Adolescent Immunization Program 2017: Family Healthcare 2018: South Summit Pediatrics Innovation in Immunizations: 2017: Judi Yaworksy, RN, Salt Lake School District and University of Utah Redwood Health Center 2018: University of Utah Community Clinics Clinical Staff Education Outstanding Childhood Immunization Program 2017: Nancy Palmer, Community Health Centers Inc 2018: Stephen D Ratcliffe Community Health Center Inc. Outstanding Influenza Program 2017: Patti Bowles, RN, Central Utah Public Health Department 2018: Community Nursing Services HPV Superstar 2017: Primary Care Pediatrics 2018: Southridge Pediatrics Outstanding Community Partner 2017: Suzan Holdaway, RN, Wasatch County Health Department 2018: Dr. Behrmann Pediatrics Most Improved Clinic Immunization Program 2017: University of Utah Farmington Health Center Primary Care Department 2018: Mountain West Pediatrics Exceptional Immmunization Nurse 2018: Stacey Lake, Maliheh Free Clinic U T A H ’ S SI L V E R SYRI NG E AWA R D Congratulations! 13 |