Thomas R. Aversano, MD, The John Hopkins University School of Medicine began the evening at the Sellersville Theatre with a lecture, “Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at Hospitals without On-Site Cardiac Surgery.

”The Grand View Hospital Board of Trustees established the “David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology” in 2003 as a tribute to the late David M. Flowers, MD, who died of cancer at age 49. He was an associate of Buxmont Cardiology in Sellersville and affiliated with Grand View Hospital for many years.

Dr. Flowers desired to have a living memorial established through which the hospital family could celebrate a Grand View employee’s commitment to excellence in the provision of cardiac care or related services.

The award is presented to hospital staff member who exhibits the greatest commitment to excellence in his or her administration of cardiac care or related services for patients of Grand View Hospital. It is intended to forever inspire caregivers who share the commitment to excellence and dedication to patient care and community service for which Dr. Flowers was so highly regarded.

Constanza, EKG Coordinator of Cardiology, was recognized for her continual excellence in the Cardiology Department and strong work ethic. Joyce has been employed at Grand View since 1980 and is always there to assist new employees and encourage other team members with her great sense of humor.

A staff member who nominated her said, “Joyce is very knowledgeable and is always willing to help other employees. She always goes the extra mile for staff members and patients.”