LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health hosted its third annual Regional Community Health Awards event on Thursday, Oct. 22. at Robeson Community College to recognize efforts throughout the past year to improve overall health.

Recognized as overall winners were Civic/Government Winner Town of White Lake Representative Brenda Clark; Faith-Based Winner Sandy Grove Baptist Church Representative Linda Washington; and Business Award Winner Powers Strawberry and Farm Market Representative Mitzi Powers. Back row, from left, are Individual Impact Award Winner Physician Assistant Catherine Gaines; Education Winner Public Schools of Robeson County Representative Nick Baffaro; Emergency Personnel Winner Lumberton Fire Department Chief John Paul Ivey; Lifetime Commitment Award Winner Dr. Stephen Bridgers; Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Wyatt Johnson; and Health Care Winner Dr. Desiree Walker.

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