Two Department of Medicine staff were honored by Duke University Health System this week as 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Caregiver Award Nominees, which commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognizes employees who demonstrate a commitment to supporting the community.
Erin Payne, program coordinator for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, was recognized for her work with the North Street Community Project in Durham, an intentional living community created for a diverse mix of families and individuals with and without developmental disabilities.
Joy Williams, staff assistant in the Chair's Office, was recognized for her work as a volunteer event planner and founder of A Touch of Joy Outreach Ministries, through which she reaches out to community organizations, gospel artists and others, bringing them together to support causes such as the Ronald McDonald House and Autism Research.
Payne and Williams attended a luncheon and award ceremony for the eight nominees.
"I am extremely impressed by what Joy and Erin have accomplished and continue to do in order to support our community," said Joe Doty, vice chair for administration. "It is clear that Joy and Erin work on their community focused activities because these projects are close to their hearts and help maintain their passion to care for others."
Read the stories of all eight nominees. Visit the award Web page on the intranet.
Erin Payne, program coordinator for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, was recognized for her work with the North Street Community Project in Durham, an intentional living community created for a diverse mix of families and individuals with and without developmental disabilities.
Joy Williams, staff assistant in the Chair's Office, was recognized for her work as a volunteer event planner and founder of A Touch of Joy Outreach Ministries, through which she reaches out to community organizations, gospel artists and others, bringing them together to support causes such as the Ronald McDonald House and Autism Research.
Payne and Williams attended a luncheon and award ceremony for the eight nominees.
"I am extremely impressed by what Joy and Erin have accomplished and continue to do in order to support our community," said Joe Doty, vice chair for administration. "It is clear that Joy and Erin work on their community focused activities because these projects are close to their hearts and help maintain their passion to care for others."
Read the stories of all eight nominees. Visit the award Web page on the intranet.