Over 100 physicians and providers from Mercy Medical Center, Johnson Memorial Hospital, and Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group gathered at Max's Tavern in Springfield for the Fall Physician Reception and Awards Presentation. Physician receptions are held twice a year and welcome providers from throughout the entire Springfield Market.

Springfield Market leaders and provider award recipients. (Far left, Rebecca Morissette Irvjo, PAC, accepts award for Christina Hayfron-Benjamin, M.D.) 

Physician receptions are held twice a year and welcome providers from throughout the entire Springfield Market.

Each year, several physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) are named as award recipients for providing outstanding service to patients at Mercy Medical Center or the local community. This year, the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Daniel Morrison, M.D.; the Inpatient Service Award was presented to Jeffery Sussman, M.D.; the Dennis Pause APP Award was presented to Enith Mendez, PA; the Community Ambulatory Physician Award was presented to Christina Hayfron-Benjamin, M.D.; and the Community Ambulatory APP Award was presented to Jessica Girard, PA.

“Although their areas of expertise are varied, these dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers all have one thing in common – they put their patients at the center of everything they do. We are grateful for their continued service to our hospitals and the local community,” said Robert Roose, M.D., M.P.H., President, Mercy Medical Center and Johnson Memorial Hospital.

In addition to the awards presentation, attendees had an opportunity to learn about progress on TogetherCare, interact with members of leadership, meet new colleagues, network, and renew professional acquaintances.