WHO IS YOUR HEALTH CARE HERO? Is there a special nurse, doctor, or healthcare professional who made a lasting impact in those first few hours, days, or months? Show your appreciation by nominating them for the Mamie’s Poppy Plates Healthcare Hero Award.

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Nominations Accepted: April 1-18 / Winner Announced: April 25, 2025

Past Recipients

OUR 2025 NOMINEES

Payton Sciarratta

RN - Virginia Hospital Center

Payton was such a God sent to us when we lost our daughter, Annie. Payton literally spent hours with us at making memories with our daughter, including as many foot and hand prints as we wanted and making sure they were perfect. She made us feel like we were the only patients in the hospital. She was so delicate to our experience, worded everything perfectly, provided so much physical and emotional support during this time. She made our experience as good as it could be given the circumstances. We could not have managed without her. We are almost a year out from our daughter's passing and Payton's care has not been forgotten and made such an impact for us.

-Alyssa O'Doherty-