On Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday, the legacy of the trailblazing nurse has never been so relevant-as health care workers and researchers across the globe continue to battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an effort to celebrate, honor and connect clinical research workers during this time, Florence Healthcare is calling for nominations of inspiring clinical researcher professionals in an initiative called The Florence Effect. For each nomination, the Florence Effect will make a donation to Greater Gift, and the individual with the most votes will receive a $500 American Express gift card.
Florence hopes this initiative will serve as a platform to appreciate deserving clinical researchers and offer support and encouragement during this challenging time for health care.
You can nominate as many individuals as you’d like, and vote up to 10 times per day.
Get more information here.
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