The Greater Wilmington Business Journal honored the NC Health Talent Alliance, SEAHEC Region in the Community Achievement category of its Healthcare Hero awards. This award goes to a team or individual who successfully implemented a program addressing a problem in healthcare administration, delivery or community outreach. SEAHEC was recognized for its commitment to understanding the region’s health workforce needs and creating solutions to fill the gaps.

Speaking of the alliance’s SEAHEC region vice president, Dr. Steven Hill, a nominator said, “He has done something that nobody has accomplished in our area. He’s brought together both employers and educators in the region focused on health care.”

In addition to Hill, the local alliance, supported by the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and other area organizations, is also led by chair Umar Bowers, a physician with Dawson Med, and vice chair Amy Akers, vice president, chief nursing officer, Novant Health Coastal Market.