by Martha Smith
On Friday, March 12, 2021, Senator Steve Livingston presented a resolution in recognition of Highlands Medical Center and its staff for their service during the ongoing pandemic. Livingston is pictured presenting the resolution to Highlands CEO John Anderson who accepted on behalf of the staff, board and administration. Dawn Pettengill took a large part in having March declared as Healthcare Worker Appreciation Month in Scottsboro and Jackson County. Dawn stated, “It is so wonderful to see our Legislative Delegation, our County Commissioners and every Mayor and City Council in Jackson County come together to show gratitude to our Health Care Workers, who have put themselves and their families at risk to care for our people during this pandemic. They truly are heroes.”