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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North Names 2021 Physician of the Year
Dr. Lindell Busciglio is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease.
LUTZ, FL — Dr. Lindell Busciglio is St. Joseph's Hospital-North's 2021 Physician of the Year. Busciglio is board certified in internal medicine and internal medicine (infectious disease).
The St. Joseph’s Hospital-North Physician of the Year selection is an activity of the hospital’s Professional Practice Council. The council includes nurses who collaborate on hospital issues, policy and procedure and hospital improvement.
Busciglio was nominated by the hospital's Infection Prevention Department for her support and knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic. In essence, the award is really a cumulative award for Busciglio’s work during the duration of the pandemic for nearly the past two years.
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“She has been our pillar of support and wealth of knowledge for the Infection Prevention Department, nursing, physicians, patients and family members," the Infection Prevention Department wrote in Busciglio's nomination documents. "During her rounds on nursing units, she has taken her time to answer questions from nursing teams, to help them have a better understanding of the disease.”
In addition, according to the Infection Prevention Department, Busciglio is an expert source for all on COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administering vaccinations. Busciglio was available around the clock by phone including when she took a respite at the beach.
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Most importantly, Busciglio spent countless hours with patients and families with words of encouragement, comfort and sympathy.
“Through all the long days and months, you made a difference, Dr. Busciglio," wrote the Infection Prevention Department.
"I have thought that St. Joe's North has played an excellent role during the pandemic," Busciglio said. "It's been a difficult time for all of us. The nursing staff, support staff and Infection Prevention has done a tremendous job during a time we've never faced before. It is a pleasure for me to be here."
To learn more about Busciglio, click here.
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