Senator Collins has led efforts to expand access to nursing education and support nurses through every phase of their careers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and member of the Health Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, received the National Health Leadership Award from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). The National Health Leadership Award is presented to individuals working at the federal level who have made a significant contribution to the formation of national health policy. The award recognizes Senator Collins’ support for the vital role that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, play in providing access to cost-effective, quality anesthesia services to patients. Click here to continue reading.
Bruce Rioux Honored by Maine Hospital Association
Bruce Rioux, long-time member of the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MEANA) is the 2016 recipient of the Maine Hospital Association (MHA) Allied Professional Societies Recognition Award. This annual award recognizes healthcare professionals who have made significant contributions to their hospitals and professional organizations. (Photo, from left): Mick Czado, June St. Pierre, Bruce Rioux, Julie Rioux, and Tom Nolan.
CRNA Week 2016!!
Healthcare Advocacy Award
MeANA is proud to present the first ever Healthcare Advocacy Award to Senator Andre Cushing. He is being presented this award with our sincere gratitude for being an advocate of advanced practice nursing and access to healthcare for the people of Maine.
Outstanding Professional Contribution Award
Nurse Anesthesia of Maine Owners: Susan DeCarlo, David Hessert, and James Husson with President Hoch