Mary Anne Douglas, RN
Congratulations to Mary Anne Douglas, RN, executive director for surgical operations in Specialty-Based Care, who was recently named OR Manager of the Year at the national OR Manager Conference in Chicago. The OR Manager publication provides critical information, analysis, and best practices for operating room management. Mary Anne was selected by the editorial advisory board and the conference planning committee as an inspirational perioperative leader.
Amy Christensen, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer for Specialty-Based Care, says, “Mary Anne is the most incredible leader. I wasn’t surprised to hear she received this honor from her peers and professional organization. She has an amazing way of connecting with everyone she knows and works with. The way she manages her responsibilities, especially during high pressure times, is truly a work of art.”
“It’s my privilege to work with Mary Anne and to continually learn from her,” says Melodie Toll, RN, associate chief nursing officer of Specialty-Based Care. “She truly cares about patients, caregivers, and communities, and it shows in all the time and energy she puts into her role.”
“I’m consistently impressed and inspired by Mary Anne,” says Rob Ferguson, MD, senior medical director for surgical services. “The combination of her depth of experience, insight, humor, energy, compassion, and friendship is rare and refreshing. There are several of us competing over the right to be president of the Mary Anne fan club.”
Mary Anne has spent her entire career in surgical services. She began as a surgical technician at Intermountain 41 years ago before becoming a nurse and a nurse leader. Her career includes working as a neurosurgery team leader, an OR educator, OR manager, and surgical services director at Primary Children’s Hospital. Her portfolio includes 25 hospitals serving over 215 operating rooms along with supporting same-day surgery, PACU, endoscopy, anesthesia, and central processing throughout Idaho and Utah.
Ama Brobbey, MD
A standing ovation to Ama Brobbey, MD, chief medical officer of Intermountain Healthcare Nevada, who’s received an honorary award from the African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism based in Las Vegas at their annual AfrikFest Las Vegas. This merit award recognizes Dr. Brobbey’s excellence and contribution to the healthcare industry as a medical practitioner.
When she received the award, Dr. Brobbey spoke about Intermountain’s investment in equity and how working with the African Chamber of Commerce establishes trust within the African and African-American community in Nevada. She characterized the award as a way to partner further with others involved in the community who share a goal of advancing healthcare for all Nevadans.
Dr. Brobbey was nominated by members of the three-year-old African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism board. The board frequently coordinates with the Urban Chamber of Commerce, focusing on the interests of Africans who have expatriated and settled in Las Vegas and southern Nevada. The chamber works to support more than 700 companies based in Nevada that are run by Africans—many of which are international in nature.
The award reflects Intermountain’s priorities and leadership investment—to advance equity and address the social determinants of health—through partnerships in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.
Andrew Pavia, MD
Congratulations to Andrew Pavia, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Primary Children’s Hospital, who received a Roz McGee Children's Champion award from Voices for Utah Children, alongside Angela Dunn, MD, former state epidemiologist and current executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department. Dr. Pavia was nominated by his colleagues at Primary Children’s Hospital.
“Both Dr. Pavia and Dr. Dunn gave us guidance, information, and hope in the earliest days of the pandemic,” says Nicole Salazar-Hall, attorney and last year’s recipient of the Children’s Champion Award. “They helped guide leadership policy and ensured our communities received adequate information to navigate such a difficult time.”
Dr. Pavia says, “I feel I should share this award with countless people who’ve done so much during the pandemic. It belongs to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and others who’ve worked so hard under incredibly difficult conditions; the infectious disease doctors and public health teams who’ve investigated and analyzed this disease; the educators who’ve worked to keep our kids safe and in school; the scientists who’ve developed incredibly safe and effective vaccines in record time. And it belongs to countless ordinary people who’ve lost so much, but who’ve also done what was needed to help keep families and neighbors safe.”
Lisa Bagley, RN (left), Blair Kent, and Mark Olsen,
Cheers to Lisa Bagley, RN, nurse administrator at TOSH - The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Blair Kent, administrator at Intermountain Medical Center, and Mark Olsen, facilities manager at Intermountain Medical Center, who’ve been named 2021 Healthcare Heroes by Utah Business magazine. The honor celebrates leaders those who’ve made it their mission to improve health in Utah.
Lisa has been a nurse with Intermountain for over 30 years and has been the nurse administrator at TOSH for six years. TOSH played a huge role in early COVID-19 vaccination efforts by providing a vaccine clinic where thousands of doses were administered via a drive-thru process. Lisa loves her job, where the atmosphere promotes a healthy and very active lifestyle.
Blair has more than 25 years in healthcare operations at Intermountain. Prior to his current position he was the administrator of Alta View Hospital and Riverton Hospital, which he opened in 2009. Blair enjoys travelling, fly fishing, attending University of Utah football games, and spending time with his grandson.
Mark has led a facilities team at Intermountain Medical Center during the pandemic that’s worked closely with almost every department in the hospital to create a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. His team created negative pressure rooms and areas to safely care for patients, which included modifying HVAC systems and installing large filter banks, temporary walls, and exhaust fans.
Pam Kraus (center) with colleagues Megan Olmedo and Alix Waudby
A standing ovation to Pam Kraus, practice manager at Ogden WorkMed, who has reached a milestone of 48 years as a caregiver with Intermountain Healthcare. Pam started her employment in October 1973 at LDS Hospital, prior to Intermountain being founded in 1975. She worked at McKay-Dee Hospital in the ICU before starting with WorkMed in 1985.
Several of Pam’s peers have recognized her for his incredible achievement, including fellow practice manager, Cindy Miller, who says, “Pam is one of the greatest leaders and contributors to developing an occupation program for Intermountain. She has seen many, many changes in the occupational industry and has been able to adapt to new ways of thinking and doing things. Pam is a great example to her staff, her fellow managers, and to her community. I think the whole organization should be aware of her commitment and tenacity.”