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Baptist DeSoto Recognizes Advanced Practice Providers

At the Baptist DeSoto APP Week luncheon, from left, Octavius Ivy, Dr. H.F. Mason, Christopher Gully, Ashley Pounders, Donald Washburn, Jenna Scruggs, Shannon Woods, Tannisha Loggins and Brian Hogan.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently celebrated National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week and honored its APPs with a luncheon and awards presentation.

Members of the Baptist DeSoto leadership team presented awards, including Octavius Ivy, administrator-associate; Dr. H.F. Mason, chief medical officer and system chief quality officer; and Brian Hogan, administrator and CEO.

Baptist DeSoto APP Awards
Emerging Leader Award – Jenna Scruggs, NP
Rising Star Award – Christopher Gully, NP
Lifetime APP Award – Shannon Woods, NP
Physician Assistant of the Year – Donald Washburn, PA
Nurse Practitioner of the Year – Michael Williams, NP
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist of the Year – Morgan Smith, CRNA
Overall Iris Award – Ludmila Cahana, NP

APP System Excellence Awards
Tannisha Loggins, NP
Kenny Krzyzkowski, NP
Ashley Pounders, NP