HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency of the Department of Defense, presented White River Medical Center with one of 18 Above and Beyond Awards on June 14 at a recognition luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Hot Springs.
The Above and Beyond Award, according to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Arkansas Chair Don C. Morrow, “was created to publicly recognize American employers who provide extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation’s call to serve.”
The award honors employers who go above and beyond to sup port their employees who also serve in the Guard or Reserve.
White River Medical Center was nominated for the award by military physician Michael Orlando. An active Air Force Reservist, Orlando is employed by White River Medical Center as an ear nose and throat physician.
“My patients, the board of directors and administration of the hospital and my fellow physicians encourage my service and help in so many ways,” Orlando said. “With their support, along with the help of my clinic staff, I am able to balance my Reserve activities with my private practice. I am honored to serve the Air Force and my patients here at home.”
Three Rivers, Pages 138 on 07/25/2010