
If you ask the men and women in these pages what makes a hero, they point to their teams and teammates and those faithfully serving others. They seem genuinely surprised to have been nominated by their peers, associates or patients. But their passion for improving lives and compassion for their patients and clients is unquestionably clear. Each of these medical professionals has gone above and beyond the call of duty in exemplary ways. They are primary care physicians, pediatricians, surgeons, paramedics and advocates for homeless care. They are making a difference in lives around them, and they are making Colorado Springs a healthier, better community for all. These are the 2019 Healthcare Heroes.
Gold Sponsor

John Bealer, M.D.
Keeping Kids First

Frederic Deleyiannis, M.D., M.Phil., M.P.H.
Reconstructing Dignity

Bruce Erickson
Cuddling and Caring For Newborns

Jansen Howard
Connecting Care for the Homeless
M. Sean McKisic, M.D., and Thomas Ridder, M.D.
Partnering for Precision



Greg Morris, P.A.-C.
Taking Medical Care to the Homeless

Brittany Nunez, Paramedic
Empowering Emergency Responders

Dirk Pikaart, D.O.
Fighting For Life

Scott Robinson, D.O.
Tomorrow’s Physicians

David Steinbruner, M.D.
Serving and Leading