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St. Joseph’s/Candler Respiratory Therapy Manager Harold Oglesby was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) annual Hospital Heroes Awards luncheon Dec. 10 in Atlanta.
Oglesby, who was one of only 10 individuals statewide to receive the award, was recognized for his tireless dedication to respiratory therapy patients.
Oglesby is a 25-year employee of the hospital. His commitment to helping others goes well beyond the hospital into the community, says Paul P. Hinchey, President and chief executive officer of St. Joseph’s/Candler.
“He goes on Medical Missions trips to Guatemala which is great example of him putting his faith in practice. He is a fantastic role-model for so many people,” Hinchey said.
Oglesby’s commitment to helping others goes beyond the hospital into the community. He is the health and wellness chairman for the 100 Black Men of Savannah and organizes monthly professional mixer events for the organization. He lectures to youth in the 100 Black Men of Savannah Youth Leadership as well as the Medical Explorers Summer Camp, a program in which teens visit the hospital and learn about the health care profession. He also works with many under-privileged youth and children in the community in hopes that they will grow up to be caring, responsible, successful adults.
“Harold Oglesby’s dedication to his staff and patients is remarkable,” said GHA President Earl V. Rogers. “His caring attitude and constant strive to put patients first make him a most deserving recipient of this award.”
GHA’s Hospital Heroes Awards are presented every year to 10 individuals who display outstanding service to the healthcare field; in addition, one individual is presented with a Lifetime Achievement award, signifying at least 30 years of service.
