Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Hospital Hero Awards, held Friday, Nov. 9, at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Produced by HASC and benefiting the National Health Foundation, this annual media event honors health care professionals who are dedicated to patient care and those who help to create miracles for patients. It is an opportunity for hospitals to recognize the outstanding achievements and events that occur at the front line throughout the HASC region. 

The 2012 Hospital Hero Award winners are:

Major Richard Guerrero, Jr., MD
Huntington Beach Hospital

John Morris, RN
Desert Valley Hospital

Laurie Biscaro, RN
Cottage Health System

Sal Robledo, LCSW
Cottage Health System

Jared Axen, RN
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

Laurent Gueris
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

Hospital Hero Award winners are selected based on outstanding direct patient care above and beyond the call of duty.

For more information about the awards, contact Jennifer Bayer, (213) 538-0730.