1 of 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 Latifah Anderson
Meet Latifah Anderson she does home aid care and has a cleaning service called Never Alone Cleaning Service. We have now began to realize that all heroes don't wear capes instead they put their own health at risk to help someone else in the community. These people's jobs are so important and every small task means so much that's why Latifah Anderson is a hero in our community for what she does and who she is
33 of 50 Margaux Crachiolo Kindergarten Teacher at Windsor Elementary
Meet Margaux Crachiolo a kindergarten teacher at Windsor Elementary School. Covid 19 pushed teachers into a new normal of e learning. Teachers had to quickly adapt to how to keep their students motivated and on tasks. Can you imagine trying to e teach 5 and 6 year olds. Miss C. had one particular student that she spent one on one time almost daily. She was her friend and teacher during quarantine and kept her spirits uplifted. Those daily kinderchats were priceless and because your dedication You Margaux Crachiolo are a hero in our community and we thank you
34 of 50 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 50 Quan Sump
Meet Quan Sump a Richland County police officer. In times like these when tension is so high between the black community and police officers we have to focus on the "good" guys. The officers that took their job to actually serve and protect. Quan Sump is one of them. He loves his community and his job. He speaks out on injustice and that is the example we need to remind us of the "good" guys. We at 100.1 the beat thank you Quan Sump for fighting the good fight and reminding us its not all..that's why you are a hero in our community
36 of 50 Hope Hargrave
37 of 50 Julian Reid
Meet Julian Reid a night supervisor at UPS. In times like these it is important to celebrate our people and all that they do. During quarantine shipping and receiving goods have been vital. For some this was the only way they were able to survive. Thank you Julian Reid for showing up everyday because without people like you others could not get what they need that is why you Julian Reid are a hero in our community
38 of 50 Tiffany Kelly
It's time for this week's #silenthero. Meet Tiffany Kelly She is the Guest Services Coordinator at Lexington hospital. Your job is basically to assess the needs of patients. She is responsible for maintaining a supportive, safe, and secure environment for patients. When you are sick or hurt this level of care is needed and appreciated so you can get better. Tiffany is front line at the hospital daily and for that your are this week's silent hero.
39 of 50 Bianca Chard
Meet Bianca Chardei she is an amazing asset to our community not only does she have a non profit for girls called "Love Yourself" she has a Covid Relief Youth summer Feeding program Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the North Main area Prescott Manor. They provide lunch and a snack starting at 11 am with no contact service. She is a gem and always puts herself aside for the betterment of the community. That is why Bianca Chardei is a hero in our community and 100.1 The Beat Thanks you for all that you do.
40 of 50 Taneisha Crockett
Meet Taneisha Crockett, a L.P.N. at The V.A. hospital. Her job description says it all. Not only does she care for people daily but our veterans. It's amazing that she has gone to work daily with a threat to her own health to make sure our Veterans are taken care of. She is apart of their healing process and for that Taneisha Crockett is a silent hero in our community. We at 100.1 the Beat thank you for what you do.
41 of 50 Tiffany Palmatier
Meet Tiffany Palmatier a teacher at Center for Inquiry. Here is the actual email from a parent and why she is a silent hero. We would like to nominate Tiffany Palmatier. She teaches K-5 and 1st grade at Center for Inquiry. Mrs. Palmatier did a awesome job with making the transition to remote learning as easy as possible, while still making it as enjoyable as actually attending school. She held weekly zoom meetings with the kids and their faces lit up with joy as they shared with her and each other what they had been doing everyday. She always leaves the kids with these words, "I love you & I mean it!". She will always hold a special place in the hearts of the "Dino Squad" and their parents
42 of 50 Will Ellis
Meet Will Ellis or rather I wish you could see Will was so much to the Carolinas a Mogul,promoter,business owner,mentor and owned a towing service. On July 1st he stopped to help someone in distress on the Don Holt Bridge in Charleston an unaware driver hit him ultimately killing him. Through this tragedy we have come to realize how dangerous a job it is to be a tow truck driver. So this week we will honor all tow truck drivers go to thebeatcolumbia on instagram and tag a tow truck driver. We lost a great one that week and hopefully Will's death brings awareness to slow down or move over when someone is broken down on the side of the road. Will Ellis is and was a hero in our community that is why we at 100.1 The Beat thank you for your service ..Well done Will #willellisstrong
43 of 50 Kitty Kitty Books
Meet Kitty Kitty Books they assembled an amazing collection of children's books to help educate children about the importance sanitation and washing their hands. Right now discussions on whether or not to reopen schools is heavy and we need our kids to understand how they can do their part with stopping the spread. These SC authors did a wonderful job capturing and explaining this to children and that is why Kitty Kitty Books are this week's silent hero.
44 of 50 Will Blount
45 of 50 Willetta Childs-Jones
Meet Willetta Childs a case Manager Nurse at Prisma Health. A Case manager Nurse is responsible for the coordination of the various elements that are involved in the care of an individual patient. Their role is to use resources and services in the best way possible. They help people at some of the lowest points of life. When they are sick and need healing. People like Willetta who has worked in people care for 20 years have selflessly showed up to work and gave it all they got. That is why Willetta Childs you are a hero in our community. You should be celebrated everyday for what you do!!!!
46 of 50 Chelseaya Baskerville
Meet Chelseaya Baskerville a Hemodialysis technician. Hemodialysis technician work together with a doctor or nurse to provide patient care to people with permanent kidney failure . This area of the medical field is life saving because these patients have no kidney function. Chelseaya is a hero in our community because through this whole Pandemic she gets up everyday and goes to work and every day she goes to work someone lives one more day. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU THAT YOU DO ❤
47 of 50 Jennifer Nelson
I am a DSP worker at babcock center during the day and work as a CNA/(home health care) at night. I have worked through this pamdemic helping others everyday while still taking care of my family. So i nominate myself! Thank you
48 of 50 Kenya Watson
Meet Kenya Watson a speech therapist with Positively Speaking and in the words of the parent who nominated her ". Ms.Kenya works mainly with daycare(Toddler age) students. Ms.Kenya goes beyond her job to make sure her students are successful with weekly sessions with the little ones are done via Zoom. Weekly Ms.Kenya comes out of her own pockets to give each student their own supplies and mail them to them.She has even went to each student home to drop off supplies needed for session. COVID has not stop this well loved therapist the bond she share with each student is beautiful."
49 of 50 Tamikia Evans
I wanna Nominate Ms. Tamikia Evans for her heard work at St. Michael’s Early Learning Center 6weeks-4K school 🏫 she has been doing her best staying strong helping out our little ones during this pandemic dealing with virtual school and in school also helping out her amazing 3 children with virtual school during this pandemic. She is a amazing mother of 3 children ,hard worker etc she is my hero
50 of 50 Edward Leon
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