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Extraordinary Healer Awards

2008 Extraordinary Healer Award
Winner: Karen Marchman

Karen Marchman (right) is announced as the winner of CURE's 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing with essayist Sheila S. McThenia by her side.
PHOTO BY BOB BROWN

Finalist

Linda K. Huber, RN, AP, CS, MH/CNS
St. Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, MO
Nominated by: Patricia Nee, of Independence, MO

Finalist

Randy Wecker, BSN, OCN
Marshfield Clinic
Marshfield, WI
Nominated by: RaeAnn Thomas, of Marshfield, WI

Honarable Mention

Marilyn Bruderer, APRN
VAMC Manchester
Manchester, NH
Nominated by: Charles A. Rossier, of Merrimack, NH

For the second year, CURE presented readers with a unique opportunity to honor an oncology nurse who helped them heal. This year's Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing resulted in an outpouring of nominations from patients, survivors, and caregivers, describing the compassion, expertise, and helpfulness received from a special nurse on their oncology team.

The event was held during the Oncology Nursing Society's 33rd Annual Congress in Philadelphia on May 15, with Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies Loretta Swit, award-winning actress from M*A*S*H*, television's most honored series.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in CURE's 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award competition!