Hospital leader wins statewide award

“She helped me believe in me” is what Kristy Nielson hopes will be her legacy.

That philosophy earned Nielson, chief nursing officer at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, the Best Mentor award Thursday during the seventh annual Women of Influence banquet at the Casper Event Center.

The banquet recognized 110 women from around the state.

A panel of past honorees selected winners from those who were nominated in 15 categories.

Nielson was among nine people nominated in the “best mentor” category.

“Never in a million years would I have thought that I would be chosen,” Nielson said.

“Knowing...

 

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