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Women on the Move Luncheon Presented by Bon Secours Richmond Health System
June 2014
The Central & Eastern Virginia Chapter of the National MS Society honored Tracy Kemp Stallings, COO of HCA Virginia’s Johnston-Willis Hospital, at their 7th annual Women on the Move Luncheon presented by Bons Secours Health System Thursday, June 12. The award recognizes women who have made “important, unique, economic, social, cultural and/or humanitarian contribution(s) to her community and/or workplace.”
Women are especially impacted by multiple sclerosis, as they are diagnosed with the disease two to three times as often as men. The Women on the Move Luncheon was created to honor all women affected by MS and create awareness of the disease. At the Luncheon, the Honoree was awarded the Woman on the Move Pin, a classically jeweled decorated pin created by Vera’s Fine Jewelers that is passed down from the previous year’s Woman on the Move Honoree. The Honoree is requested to be an MS Ambassador for a year by wearing the pin at non-chapter events, attending local chapter events, and helping to raise awareness and educate the community about multiple sclerosis while supporting fundraising efforts in the fight against MS.
“Being named the 'Woman on the Move' is such an honor,” Stallings says. “My team at HCA firmly believe in actively engaging with our community, and ultimately it's a benefit to us all if the community is thriving. This award celebrates everything that we have worked towards.”
Stallings began her career with HCA Virginia as a nurse more than 30 years ago, and she worked her way from patient care to hospital administration. She has been the COO of Johnston-Willis Hospital since 2004, and has served as chairwoman of the Greater Richmond Chapter and nominated for multiple honors and awards over the years celebrating her service and commitment to the community.
Stallings was presented with the award June 12 at the Downtown Richmond Marriott. The featured speaker for the Luncheon was Country Music artist Julie Roberts, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 27.
Women are especially impacted by multiple sclerosis, as they are diagnosed with the disease two to three times as often as men. The Women on the Move Luncheon was created to honor all women affected by MS and create awareness of the disease. At the Luncheon, the Honoree was awarded the Woman on the Move Pin, a classically jeweled decorated pin created by Vera’s Fine Jewelers that is passed down from the previous year’s Woman on the Move Honoree. The Honoree is requested to be an MS Ambassador for a year by wearing the pin at non-chapter events, attending local chapter events, and helping to raise awareness and educate the community about multiple sclerosis while supporting fundraising efforts in the fight against MS.
“Being named the 'Woman on the Move' is such an honor,” Stallings says. “My team at HCA firmly believe in actively engaging with our community, and ultimately it's a benefit to us all if the community is thriving. This award celebrates everything that we have worked towards.”
Stallings began her career with HCA Virginia as a nurse more than 30 years ago, and she worked her way from patient care to hospital administration. She has been the COO of Johnston-Willis Hospital since 2004, and has served as chairwoman of the Greater Richmond Chapter and nominated for multiple honors and awards over the years celebrating her service and commitment to the community.
Stallings was presented with the award June 12 at the Downtown Richmond Marriott. The featured speaker for the Luncheon was Country Music artist Julie Roberts, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 27.
