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St. Francis Reflections is proud to announce that we have five staff members who were honored at the 2022 Brevard Heart Foundation’s Heart of a Hero Awards in April. The Heart of a Hero Award celebrates individuals who are making a difference through healthcare in our community. These healthcare professionals were selected by the organization for their compassion and excellence. Congratulations Dr. Lauren Loftis, Gina Crane, Deborah Shepherd, Lynn Kiefer and Kristie Meade we are proud to have you heroes as part of the St. Francis Reflections family! Thank you Brevard Heart Foundation for recognizing the special work of healthcare workers in Brevard.

In addition to those selected for the Heart of a Hero the Brevard Heart Foundation Board determined three additional honors for those who went above and beyond in their respective categories. The Excellence in Leadership Award was given to Dr. Lauren Loftis of St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care for her willingness to mentor others while conducting medical research.

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