Ovation gives patients and families a 
meaningful way to recognize doctors, nurses 
and care teams who provided exceptional 
care, while directing a gift to the HonorHealth 
program of their choice. In 2025, we received 
more than 380 Ovations from grateful 
patients and their families, all supported 
by a more intuitive and streamlined giving 
experience. 
Ovation: A Meaningful 
Way to Applaud Your 
HonorHealth Care Team
Ovation Pays Tribute to  
Dr. Fernando Cortes, Madilyn 
Pickering and the HonorHealth 
Florence Medical Center  
Trauma Team
“From the moment we arrived at the 
hospital, it was immediately clear that 
my wife — following a severe traumatic 
head injury — was in the hands of a 
highly skilled, decisive and compas-
sionate medical team. Dr. Cortes and 
his staff acted with urgency, precision 
and confidence during a critical and 
frightening situation. Their ability to 
quickly assess the severity of her injury, 
explain the findings clearly and 
proceed with the necessary treatment 
was nothing short of exceptional. 
What stood out most was not only the 
technical excellence of the care 
provided, but the professionalism and 
humanity shown throughout the 
process. Every interaction reflected 
experience, teamwork and genuine 
concern for my wife’s well-being. In a 
moment when seconds and decisions 
truly mattered, this team delivered at 
the highest level. It is not an 
exaggeration to say that the actions 
taken that night made a life-saving 
difference. As a husband, I will always 
be grateful for the skill, calm and 
dedication shown by Dr. Cortes and 
everyone who assisted in my wife’s 
treatment. 
Dr. Cortes and the entire attending 
staff are a credit to their profession and 
a reminder of how powerful excellent 
medicine can be when delivered by 
people who truly care.”
— Gerald B., 
Husband of HonorHealth Patient
HonorHealth Foundation   35 

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