Pasco, Hillsborough & Pinellas, Florida (October 19, 2017) – Medical Center of Trinity announces the award recipients for its 6th annual ‘Expressions of Thanks’ Youth Art Contest. Over 700 entries from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade were received from 31 schools, including home schools.
The entries, which included art as well as compositions and poems, were touching and personal, honoring veterans of all branches of service. Veterans and others working with veteran’s affairs served as judges for the contest. They were very impressed by the diversity and creativity of the entries and remarked how every entry was individual and special.
Every child who entered will receive a participant certificate at the Art Reception, as will those receiving individual awards.
The recipients of a $25 gift card are:
- Kindergarten – Alison M., Genesis School
- 1st Grade – Aaliyah R., Connerton Elementary
- 2nd Grade – Gavin C., Hudson Elementary
- 3rd Grade – Whitney D., Dayspring Academy
- 4th Grade – Ariana S., Dayspring Academy
- 5th Grade – Audrey L., Pine View Elementary
- 6th Grade – Austin W., Hudson Middle School
- 7th Grade – Stella T., Seven Springs Middle School
- 8th Grade – Isabella M., River Ridge Middle School
- 9th Grade – Roberto T., Hudson High School
- 10th Grade – Erika W., River Ridge High School
- 11th Grade – Brenda A., Harry Schwettman Education Center
- 12th Grade – Megan G., Ridgewood High School
Grand Prize recipients (choice of a bicycle or iPod) are:
- Emily B., 2nd Grade, Genesis School
- Lily H., 5th Grade, Longleaf Elementary School
- Mia M., 8th Grade, Genesis Preparatory School
- Faith G., 12th Grade, Ridgewood High School
All students who entered, their family, teachers and faculty are invited to a reception on Sunday, November 5 from 1:00 – 3:00pm when the recipients will be awarded their certificates and prizes. The reception is open to the public. All students’ art will remain on display in Medical Center of Trinity’s dining area through Sunday, November 19th.
All those who entered can RSVP their attendance by calling 727-834-4868 or emailing robin.schneider@hcahealthcare.com.
Medical Center of Trinity wishes to thank all of those who participated for their support of our veterans.
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About Medical Center of Trinity
Medical Center of Trinity is a 288 bed, state-of-the-art, all-private room hospital (Main Campus) strategically located in the tri-county area of Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties. The facility is located at 9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL 34655, near the intersection of State Road (SR) 54 and Little Road. Medical Center of Trinity clinical and acute-care programs include:
| · Behavioral Health | · Neurosurgery |
| · Cancer Care | · Obstetrics including NICU |
| · Cardiac Rehabilitation | · Open Heart Surgery |
| · Diagnostic Imaging | · Rehabilitation Services |
| · Emergency Care – Adult and Pediatric
o Medical Center of Trinity o Citrus Park ER o ER 24/7 in Palm Harbor |
· Robotic Assisted Surgery
· Sleep Center · Spine & Orthopedics · Women’s Health |
| · Heart & Vascular
· Men’s Health |
· Women’s Imaging Center with Comprehensive Breast Care |
| · Minimally Invasive Surgical Specialties | · Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine |
Medical Center of Trinity has received Chest Pain Center with PCI accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). The hospital has also been designated as an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center, and an American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery Gynecological Surgery of Excellence
Medical Center of Trinity is recognized among the nation’s Top Performers on five key quality measures – heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and stroke by The Joint Commission— the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The Cancer Care program is an Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.