South Georgia Medical Center honored Bryant Alonso, OTR/L, and Jared Hanna, PT, DPT, as the Health System Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting. The inpatient rehabilitation professionals were honored for their leadership and dedication to patient safety.  

Alonso has a Master's Degree in Health Science in Occupational Therapy and has been with SGMC since 2019. Immediately upon joining the organization he sought to improve processes, educate other team members, and ensure patient safety. He serves as the unit's Safety Officer and also participates in several committees designed to enhance quality and care. "Bryant is invested in SGMC, our fellow staff, and especially our patients," shared SGMC Director of Rehabilitation Services Nora Kenneway.  

Hanna started his career at SGMC as a rehab technician in 2014. He recently completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019 and transitioned to a physical therapist. Hanna is known for his dedication to research and sharing evidence-based best practices with his team members. "Jared comes to work consistently energetic and ready to help our patients. He serves as a mentor and is committed to ensuring we provide quality care to those we serve," shared Kenneway. 

SGMC President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald E. Dean shared that SGMC is currently on a journey to become a High Reliability Organization and these individuals exemplify exactly what that embodies, a personal accountability from every team member to ensure patient safety.    

The gentlemen received a standing ovation from those in attendance.  

SGMC provides a vast array of rehabilitation services to include acute hospital-based rehab, inpatient rehab, and outpatient rehab. For more information, visit sgmc.org.