Jefferson University Hospitals

Congratulations to Jane Meredith Cavanaugh, RN, staff nurse in the Intensive Care Nursery, who has won an Honorable Mention in the Leadership Category in the New York Times 2009 Tribute to Nurses Program.

The winners, finalists and those selected for honorable mention in five categories -- leadership, education, research, innovation and service to the community -- will be highlighted in the special New York Times section to be published on November 22.  The program was open to nurses in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

The New York Times 2009 Tribute to Nurses Program is designed to bring attention to the field of nursing by recognizing outstanding contributions by regional nurses.

Jefferson also honored Jane this year as the 2009 recipient of the Janet C. Hindson Award.