Our employees are true heroes for the passion, dedication, and professionalism they demonstrate every day, especially in the face of this unprecedented challenge. Last year, the world faced a pandemic that occurs once in a century. And while the world stopped, our staff went into high gear. Every employee was deemed essential.

As the only full-service acute-care rehabilitation hospital in the region, Burke played a vital role in the treatment of COVID-19 survivors who had recovered enough to be discharged from the acute-care hospital but were not well enough to return home. Our frontline workers were challenged in unimaginable ways. Setting aside fears and making personal sacrifices to care for our patients, our doctors, nursing staff, therapists, environmental and food service employees, and others became even more vital to our patients.

Every Burke employee is a Healthcare Hero. They serve an essential role and deserve to be recognized and honored for their dedication, courage, and professionalism.

2019 Honorees: Bonnie and Tom Grace and Cuddy & Feder LLP - Watch the videos

2018 Honorees: Matt and Amy Yallof and Country Bank  

2017 Honorees: Barbara and Steven Kessler and Michael James Reding, M.D. — Watch the videos 

2015 Honorees: Brad and Jessica Berman, Ryan McDonagh, and Mick Ebeling — Watch the videos

2014 Honorees: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Ph.D., J.J. and Stephen Buchanan, and Laurane Magliari — Watch the videos

2013 Honorees: Harry Carson, Marc Tesler and George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D. — Watch the videos

2012 Honorees: David Carmel, Ron Cohen, M.D., and Lauren Manning — Watch the videos