Iredell Health System was recently recognized at the inaugural Charlotte Business Journal Health Care Heroes Awards ceremony.
Through the Healthcare Heroes program, the Charlotte Business Journal seeks to honor local individuals and organizations that are driving innovation for the health and well-being of their people. At the ceremony, the Charlotte Business Journal recognized extraordinary individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Three notable teammates from Iredell Health System, Joseph Mazzola, Pam Gill and Susan Tolle, were named finalists in three different categories. Among the finalists, Tolle was named a 2022 Healthcare Hero in the “Volunteer” category.
About the winners and finalists
Susan Tolle, Board of Directors, Iredell Health Foundation. Board of Trustees, Iredell Health System; Field Advocate, American Suicide Prevention Foundation.
Susan Toll was named a 2022 Volunteer Health Care Hero for her commitment to suicide prevention and her role with the Iredell Health Foundation. Tolle volunteers as a Community Field Her Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), providing mental health education and resources to schools, community groups, health care providers and others. In a typical month, she gives a minimum of two to three presentations on suicide prevention and attends four groups in the area (Iredell County Firearms Safety Coalition, Mooresville Suicide Prevention Working Group, Applied Suicide Prevention Skills Training, CALM Training). Access to lethal means.) Tolle started an AFSP chapter in Iredel County in 2017. Since starting the local chapter, she has helped implement more than 40 programs and helped more than 4,000 people in Iredel County. Tolle is also a founding member of the Iredell Health Foundation and serves as secretary to its board of directors.She has assisted with fundraising and planning, providing medical care that otherwise could not have been paid for. She plays a key role in securing the necessary funds that will be used to assist individuals within the community who need help paying for services. She also sits on the Board of Directors of Iredell Health System. and was previously a member of the system’s board of directors.Tolle is the epitome of a compassionate soul.Her willingness to serve and passion for important healthcare initiatives have made a tremendous impact in her community and community. I’m here.
“I am very happy that my efforts have been recognized and that I have received this award. Kindness of the work we do. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in mental health, and many people are benefiting from it.So it wasn’t just this my This award recognizes that we all need mental health options,” said Tolle.
Joseph Mazzola, DO, MBA, CPE, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Iredel Health System.
Joseph Mazzola was named a finalist in the Physicians category for his pivotal role in guiding patients, staff and communities through the pandemic. Mazzola said he joined Iredell Health System in early 2020, but had no idea that the next few years of his career would be engulfed in a global pandemic. However, he has proven invaluable within the organization by volunteering his time and developing innovative ways to keep people safe. Amid the pandemic, Mazzola worked with community experts to address concerns and questions about COVID-19 through videos on his social media that reached over 15,000 people. Mazola was also instrumental in administering vaccines and helping the Iredell Health System to vaccinate the community. With his support and guidance, Iredell was able to deliver over 56,000 of his COVID his vaccines. In addition to his other duties, Mazzola is also a member of the Emergency Incident Command Team.
“I am deeply humbled to be nominated and selected as a Healthcare Hero Certified finalist. I work with my family,” Mazzola said.
Pam Gill, Director of Infection Control and Prevention, MHA, RN, CIC, CRNI, Iredell Health System.
Pam Gill was named a finalist in the Non-Physician Health Professional category. She has been an integral part of the Iredell Health System team during her 37 years. As head of infection prevention, she has seen her fair share of new diseases, epidemics, and other medical scares emerge. HIV, Ebola, Anthrax, SARS, Smallpox, COVID-19 to name a few. She is responsible for ensuring that staff follow specific protocols to avoid unnecessary exposure of themselves, patients, and others to the disease and the virus.COVID-19 first became a concern in China At the time, Gil feared the virus would reach the United States, and when infected, she stepped to the plate to lead the organization in its response. She provided her much-needed COVID-19 education to help organizations and communities understand what was going on. By keeping our guidelines and recommendations up to date, Gill has taken responsibility for ensuring that staff know exactly what protocol to follow to treat her COVID-19 patients. And as the pandemic continues, Gill hasn’t slowed down. She is always ready to do whatever it takes to make sure the organization is prepared for whatever happens.
“I am so honored that someone thought of me in this nomination. I’m thinking Care Hero,” said Gill.
Congratulations to these valuable Iredell Health System team members! They really embody the word “hero”.