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November 14, 2023

Fall CARES awards

Congratulations to the Fall CARES award recipients from the Department of Medicine.
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The UW Medicine Cares Award, established in 2013, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of individuals and teams who consistently exemplify UW Medicine Service Culture Guidelines.

Congratulations to the following DOM members who received the Fall 2023 Cares Awards:

Marta Alhama-Belotto
Dr. Marta Alhama-Belotto, clinical assistant professor (Cardiology), Heart Institute South Lake Union.

Yi Huang
Dr. Yi Huang, clinical assistant professor (General Internal Medicine), UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Issaquah.

Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Team:

Eric Rucker, RN; Jenny Hamer, MSW; Chris Goss, MD; Mark Tonelli, MD; Laura Mentele, RN; Ajai Dandekar, MD; Akeda Vasavada, PharmD; Kathy Ramos, MD; Sid Kapnadak, MD; Moira Aitken, MD; Andrea Lopriore, RD; Roshni Praghu, research coordinator; Karissa Culley, RD; Crystal Johnson, CMA; Farah Khan, MD; Heidi Peter

(names in bold have primary appointments in the Department of Medicine)

Service Culture Guidelines

To show my commitment to our patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues, I will:

  • make the people we serve my HIGHEST PRIORITY by placing their needs first.
  • treat people with Respect & Compassion
  • embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • encourage Collaboration & Teamwork
  • promote Innovation
  • be accountable for Excellence