MITSS 5th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser




			2012 MITSS HOPE AWARD The 2012 HOPE Award will be announced some time in the spring of 2012. Please stay tuned to this page for a full announcement including award criteria, deadlines, and presentation information. _______________________________________________ 2011 MITSS HOPE AWARD Call for nominations About the Award: The MITSS HOPE Award was established in 2008 to recognize people -- patients, families, healthcare providers, hospitals (or teams or departments therein), academic institutions, community health centers, grass roots organizations, EAP programs, etc. – who exemplify the mission of MITSS: Supporting Healing and Restoring Hope to patients, families, and clinicians impacted by adverse medical events. MITSS achieves its mission through: Creating awareness and educating about the emotional impact of adverse medical events on patients, families, and clinicians; Providing direct support services to anyone affected by adverse events; and, Advocating for healthcare organizations to develop formal support systems and provide resources for their patients and staff in cases of adverse events. An independent, multi-disciplinary Selection Committee will review the nominations to ensure that each submission clearly demonstrates a direct link and alignment with the MITSS mission. The winner receives a $5,000 monetary prize to assist in continuing their work. For detailed information about the 2011 MITSS HOPE Award including eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and a nomination form, click here, or visit www.mitsshopeaward.org. Deadline: Applications must be received by September 16th, 2011. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Award Presentation: The 2011 HOPE Award will be presented at the MITSS 10th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, at The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA. Submissions are online only. No phone or mail submissions will be accepted. Click here for a nomination form.____________________________ For MITSS information, or for more information pertaining to the MITSS HOPE Award, please contact: Winifred N. Tobin Communications Director T. 617-232-0090 F. 617-232-7181 Email:wtobin@MITSS.org	NEXT STEP PROGRAM St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Wins 2011 MITSS HOPE AWARD _______________ Ilene Corina Wins 2010 MITSS HOPE AWARD ________________ Patty Skolnik of CCA and forYOU TEAM from UMissouri Win 2009 MITSS HOPE AWARD ______________