1 of 35 Toni Pettiford-Smith
She is an Ortho Tech at Prisma Health. Ortho Techs assist orthopedicsurgeons in caring for patients with injured joints and bones. Ortho Techs are responsible for applying casts, splints and braces. People get hurt every day and you ,Toni take care for them even in a time like this. You put yourself in harms way to help others heal and because of this Toni Pettiford-Smith you are a hero in our community
2 of 35 Taurus Lewis
Meet Taurus Lewis the Supervisor of Activity Therapy at SCDC. He teaches life skills class, a mentors the inmates, goes above and beyond for his team and his job. Right now the mental and emotional health of out brothers and sisters behind the wall is critical..not being around family and in isolation ..this makes his job 100 times more vital and that's why we at 100.1 the Beat salute you Taurus Lewis for being a gem and a hero in our community.
3 of 35 Stephanie McMillan
Meet Stephanie McMillan She is a Mutidimensional Family Therapist and an Intake Counselor at Three Rivers Behavioral Health center. Mental health is an important subject in our community. And I don't feel people in that field get the kudos they deserve for helping people find peace and putting their lives back together. That's what we at 100.1 The Beat thank you Stephanie McMillan for risking your own wellbeing for a stranger's.
4 of 35 Stephanie Byrd
Meet Stephanie Byrd to understand let me tell you some of her story. She was an essential worker but was eventually laid off and instead of folding she decided to feed people in need. Then she took it one step further and offered free cleaning services to elderly and disabled. In the midst of her own crisis she became a blessing to others. It is people like you that makes us #scstrong that is why Stephanie Byrd is a Hero in our community.
5 of 35 Stephanie Burno
Meet Stephanie Burno at Bio Medical Equipment Tech at Prisma Health. A biomedical equipment technicians may become experts at using certain pieces of equipment. Some technicians work in several departments with many different kinds of equipment. Technicians teach nurses, therapists, and other members of the hospital staff to operate the machines. We thank you Stephanie for your expertise. We thank you for your knowledge that helps save lives You are a Hero in our community. We salute you Stephanie Burno
6 of 35 Shantanna Taylor
Meet Shantanna Taylor does home healthcare here in Columbia. She has been working 7 days a week to assist people in their homes with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, cleaning, feeding, dressing, and running errands. Home healthcare workers make sure our Nanas and Papas are taken care of and in the middle of Covid19 her job never stopped and that's why Shantanna Taylor is a Hero in our community and we thank you
7 of 35 Romika Wad
Meet Romika Wade she is a LPN at Prisma Health. LPN's work under the direction of doctors and registered nurses. They check patients' vital signs, change dressings, and provide other types of basic patient care. They also help patients bathe and dress when needed. Romika Wade is frontline in patient care and the comfort you give makes you a certified hero in our community Thank Romika for all you do
8 of 35 Rodney Herrington
Meet Rodney Herrington. He's A Material Handler at BD. Responsible for supplying materials to the production area to make blood tubes for hospitals and doctors offices worldwide. His job is so vital and so silent I bet you never thought about who makes the blood tubes or who supplies the materials. I salute you Rodney Herrington because you are a hero in our community
9 of 35 Rhed Rich
Meet Rhed Rich a dope artist from the Carolinas. But her day job is a room attendant at the Holiday Inn. Her grind is inspiring. She entertains and makes sure rooms are sanitized and clean. As much as we may not be traveling some still do we cannot forget about the ones who keep them safe. That's why you Rhed Rich are a Hero in our community. We thank you for your tireless work and spirit
10 of 35 Quashawn Sykeshe
He is in Supply Chain Management. Did you you ever wonder who makes sure everyone in the hospital has everything they need? I want to thank you for all you do!!You being on the front lines keeps all of us safe. Thank you for being a#silenthero
11 of 35 Porsha Portee
Meet Porsha Portee. She is the receiving Lead at Prisma Health Columbia. Her day to day job is vital to all functions of The Supply Chain. She ensures Couriers are equipped with supplies to make sure they get delivered to various sites. Supplies without their movement they don't get to the right people. Porsha Portee's dedication saves lives. That why 100.1 the beat salutes you as a hero in our community and we thank you for being on the front line
12 of 35 Pamela Williams
Meet Pamela Williams. She is in Environmental services at Prisma Health. Environmental Services cleans patient rooms and all areas in a hospital. Pamela is part of the main defense against serious infections that may linger on surfaces throughout a medical facility. And in a middle pandemic Her position is not only Frontline but lifesaving. Pamela Williams you are a hero in our community because of the pride you take in your work lives will be saved
13 of 35 Monifa Lemons
Meet Monifa Lemons, she is an Activity Therapist at SCDC. She daily checks in on the mental and emotional health of inmates. She shares with them the ways to use their creativity through the arts. Right now this is so needed to help them get through Covid 19 and the changes due to social distancing. She is frontline every day. We here at 100.1 The Beat thank you for being a resource to our brothers and sisters behind the wall That's why you Monifa Lemons is a hero in our community
14 of 35 Kris Austin
Meet Kris Austin he is in Asset management for Prisma Health. He picks up and delivers supplies for all Prisma Health locations. His day to day saves lives by making sure critical supplies get where they are needed while risking his on safety . Kris Austin we thank you for what you do. Without people like you hospitals could not function that's why you Kris Austin are a hero in our community
15 of 35 Kiara Streater
Meet Kiara Streater she owns a staffing agency but what is most inspirational about her is that she has hasn’t stopped serving the community and people in need, even with the crazy madness, She goes out and finds work for those that were impacted by Covid-19, not to mention she created a Covid-19 give back fund, and donated over $20,000 to those in need. Kiara,I'm so glad Melissa nominated you. Your work in the community is a ray a light and a piece of hope. We here at 100.1 the want to thank because Kiara Streater your are a hero and inspiration in our community.
16 of 35 Keshia Daniels
Meet Keisha Daniels she is a CN and Tech at Prisma Health. CN's are certified nursing assistants. They often help people under their care perform day-to-day tasks and play a vital role the hospital this is the type of frontline that families stay up late at night worrying about the safety of their own.So Keisha Daniels i want you to know that we at 100.1 the Beat salute for all you do. You are a hero in our community.
17 of 35 Ieshia Jan
Meet Ieshia Jan .She is an Allied Universal Security Officer at Prisma Health Baptist. As a hospital security guard officer, you protect staff, patients, and visitors and ensure that property is secured. She leaves her family daily to protect health care workers and patients. Her position is a frontliner that isn't talked about enough. If you are already sick you need to be safe too!!! For that reason Ieshia Jan you are a hero in our community and that is why 100.1 The Beat salutes you!!!!
18 of 35 Harry Herrington
Meet Harry Herrington he is in receiving at Prisma Health. So, receiving is vital to daily operations. He receives all the supplies and deliveries them throughout all of the different departments of the hospital. Could you imagine Doctors and nurses having to stop what they are doing to go all the way to the basement to retrieve supplies. You, Harry Herrington keep the hospital flow because of what you do the right people can be in the right place at the right time saving lives. Which is why you are a hero in our community.
19 of 35 Donte Johnson
Meet Donte Johnson a UPS delivery driver. Covid 19 has literally put the world in a stand still but what didn't stop is people's need for supplies and delivery drivers make sure we get them. Despite the risk of exposure, UPS drivers make it happen every day. That is why Donte Johnson is a Silent hero box by box you make sure our community gets what it needs and We at 100.1 the Beat thank you.
20 of 35 Dena Reese
Meet Dena Reese a pharmacy Technician at Dorn VA and Prisma Health. Pharmacy Technicians supply medicines to patients, assemble medicines for prescriptions and provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals. Dena basically makes sure patients have what they need to heal. That's why Dena Reese is a Hero in our community. We thank you for risking your health for others.
21 of 35 Darryl Sutton
Meet Darryl Sutton , he is a Allied Universal Security Officer at Prisma Health Baptist. As a hospital security guard officer, you protect staff, patients, and visitors and ensure that property is secured. Even in the times of Covid-19 the people who are working there and the ones being treated are still being protected because of people like you Darryl Sutton!!!!You are a Hero every day when you put on your uniform and for that 100.1 The Beat wants to salute
22 of 35 Courtney Crumlin
Meet Courtney Crumlin a RN in the Covid Unit. Registered nurses assist physicians in providing treatment to patients. They may administer medication, monitor patient recovery and progress, and educate patients and their families on disease prevention and post-hospital treatment. So not only does she do all that but she is risking her own health to take care of her patients You Courtney Crumlin are a hero in our community. We at 100.1 The Beat thanks you for everything you do
23 of 35 Chris Malta
Meet Chris Malta an Asset Management specialist for Prisma Health. During this pandemic, Chris picks up and delivers supplies btwn all Prisma Health locations. From Greenville to Sumter..He also delivers equipment for setup of Covid-19 test sites. Without people like Chris Malta supplies and test could be held up for days and that's why we at 100.1 the Beat salute you as today's #silenthero because You, Chris Malta are a hero in our community
24 of 35 Charlene Coleman
Meet Charlene Coleman a SCDC Correctional officer. Believe it or not her job is to protect inmates and in a time of social distancing how can you do that without coming in close contact with others. Yet Charlene goes to work every day putting her health at risk to make sure others are safe. If no one has said it enough we at 100.1 the Beat salutes you, Charlene Coleman you are a hero in our community
25 of 35 Brantley Middleton
Meet Brantley Middleton a Preiop Tech at Prisma Health. If your like me you are like a what...Preiop Techs do a lot of before surgical work perioperative techs sterilize tools,make sure there are enough supplies and confirm that equipment s working. They may also prepare patients by washing incision areas and putting patients on operating tables. Brantley Middleton Thank for today and yesterday and all you will do in the future. You are a hero in our community and you deserve to be recognized
26 of 35 Aubrey Pounds
Meet Aubrey Pounds, he is a Activity Therapist at SCDC. He teaches social skills and Choreographer of the Mime Team at both male and female institutions Who knew there was even a mime team? His job helps uplift inmates , get them socially ready for society and keeps their mental full of hope and promise. And right in midst of Covid 19 we could all use some of that...That's why Aubrey Pounds are a Hero in our community Thank you for all that you do
27 of 35 Antwuan Rogers
Meet Antwuan Rogers He is in the sterile processing dept. at Lexington Hospital. The sterile processing department makes sure medical and surgical equipment is both sterile and cleaned, prepared, processed , stored and issued for patient care. Wow, talk about keeping us safe. He is in direct frontline of Covid 19. He literally saves lives and for that you Antwuan Rogers are a hero in our community . I thank you for having the courage to do such an important job
28 of 35 Angela Moultrie
Meet Angela Moultrie A EVS ( Environmental Services) for Prisma Health. This job is much more than cleaning rooms Ms. Moultrie is on the front line for infection prevention. She works hand and hand with clinical staff to remove the threat of viruses and bacteria. 100.1 The Beat salutes you for doing what you do. ANGELA MOULTRIE IS A CERTIFIED#SILENTHERO Listen to Venom Vixen daily at 12:40pm to meet the next hero
29 of 35 Andrew AJ Jenkins
Meet Andrew AJ Jenkins a admin coordinator at Prisma Heath. Admin coordinators are considered a medical support role. They handle administration side of patient care. This means doctors Nurses and other medical personnel can continue to help heal their patients and not worry about the business side which makes A.J.'s job so important. That is why Andrew A.J. Jenkins is a hero in our community and we at 100.1 The Beat Thank you for all you do
30 of 35 Tracey Mason
Meet Tracey Mason a teacher from LongLeaf Middle School Go Leopards!!! Well she promised her students she would rap for them if they passed. Well the world got crazy and she stepped up wrote them an encouraging rap. Tracey Mason it is teachers like you that show that you really care and because of that kids are encouraged to keep pushing that's what you are a hero in our community. Check out Tracey Mason rapping.
31 of 35 Adarrya Michele Tolson
Meet Adarrya Michele Tolson , she is a Nursing Support Specialist. Her job is to makesure the clinical staff has what they need in order to care for their patients. This role assists the team and works in close collaboration with the other clinical team members. And she does this a couple of Prisma locations. Which means she puts herself at risk traveling to different hospitals in this critical time that is how important her job is. So Adarrya Michelle Tolson I salute you for getting up every day and being a vital part of the health care system, You are a hero!!
32 of 35 Latifah Anderson
33 of 35 Margaux Crachiolo Kindergarten Teacher at Windsor Elementary
34 of 35 Karis Mazyck
Meet Karis Mazyck the principal of Blythewood Middle School. I got this nomination from a parent that has nothing but great things to say about her and her wonderful staff. A act of greatness that stood out that Karis Mazyck got 300 plus banners made of each rising 9th grader as a surprise graduation gift. She went above and beyond to make sure her 8th graders felt special even though the didn't get a ceremony. It is people like you that make our children feel special and loved and as a parent that makes me smile. That why Karis Mazyck is a hero in our community you are the safe keeper of children's education and well being and we at 100.1 the Beat thank you
35 of 35 Quan Sump
Richland County Police Officer