Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation’s Caduceus Society honored several providers at the recent 2023 Doctors’ Day celebration. 

Three awards were presented: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year, Resident of the Year, and Physician of the Year. A press release was shared announcing the awardees and citing a few of the complimentary remarks offered to each of them in their nominations. 

The Physician of the Year award was given to Oncologist Kenneth Manning, MD. Dr. Manning was nominated for his care of his patients and coworkers, and his drive to keep up with and share the latest information on disease processes and new treatments. His nomination described him as “highly respected, trusted and loved by his coworkers and patients.” 

Logan Bartsch, DO was named Resident of the Year. Dr. Bartsch, who is a Class of 2023 Emergency Medicine Resident, was nominated for his skill and care during a multi-person trauma incident. The nomination described his performance during the incident as “above and beyond.” 

Physician Assistant Averi Jordan Brown was named as the 2022 APP of the Year. Brown, who works with the Orthopedic team on 7 South in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, was described in her nominations as irreplaceable, compassionate, responsive, professional and knowledgeable.  She was praised as “the backbone of 7 South,” with “the best and most caring bedside manners” who “always strives to provide the best care her patients can receive.”