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Winners Recognized as the Best in GI and Endoscopy Nursing at SGNA 36th Annual Course

ST. LOUIS, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA) is proud to honor GI and endoscopy professionals through a series of annual awards that recognize their dedication to the field and commitment to patient care. The recipients of these four distinguished awards represent the best in GI and endoscopy nursing and exemplify great skill, passion and knowledge in the work that they do. The winners will be recognized and celebrated by their peers this week at the SGNA 36th Annual Course at America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri.

The SGNA Annual Course provides a meeting place for GI and endoscopy professionals to share ideas and best practices, in addition to offering important resources and certification opportunities to advance in the GI profession and stay up-to-date on the trends of the industry. The Annual Course also provides a great opportunity for GI professionals to convene and network with new friends year after year, as well as honor and congratulate individuals for their excellent work.

"There are many outstanding gastroenterology and endoscopy nurses, associates and nursing teams across the nation, and the SGNA is honored to count the majority of them among our members," said Lisa Heard, BSN RN CGRN, president of SGNA. "Each year we look forward to honoring the 'best of the best' at our Annual Course, celebrating these winners' exceptional professional commitments and hopefully encouraging all of our members to aspire for similar success, for the greater benefit of the field and our patients."

Following are the awards being presented this year and their corresponding recipients:

• Proud to Be GI Award awarded to Karen Bell, BSN RN CGRN
• Gabriele Schindler Award awarded to Fa
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