Shasta Health Rock Stars Awards

About Shasta Health Rock Star Awards:

 Shasta Health Assessment and Redesign Collaborative (SHARC) is thrilled to honor the Rock Stars in our community who have made outstanding contributions to rural health.

Shasta Health Rock Stars Awards celebrates health care professionals doing exceptional work in Shasta County. Every Year, Rock Stars in the following categories are recognized for providing outstanding healthcare for the under-served:

  • Advanced Practice Clinician – Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant.
  • Advocate/Leader – An individual who has helped improve the quality of healthcare in our region. This could include access to care, care management, quality of care or health education.
  • Allied Health Professional – Medical Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Dietitian, Physical Therapist, etc.
  • Nurse
  • Oral Health Professional – Dentist, Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Oral Surgeon, etc.
  • Physician
  • Young Health Professional – Outstanding professional age 30 or under.
  • Mental Health
  • Non-Clinical Support
  • Case Manager

Congratulations To Our 2025 Shasta Health Rock Star Awardees!

Advanced Practice Clinician
Carrie Guilfoyle, Hill Country Community Clinic

Physician
Dr. Kyle Patton, Shasta Community Health Center

Advocate/Leader
Haley Bagnaschi, Kindred Hearts

Young Professional
Josh Kincannon, DMD, Hill Country Community Clinic

Nurse
Courtney Crum, Mountain Valleys Health Center

Mental Health
Cheree Van Eyck, Dignity/Connected Living

Oral Health
Jennifer Jones, HHSA

Case Manager
Kasey Martindale, Redding Rancheria

Non-Clinical Support
Martha Ugbinada, Mountain Valleys Health Centers

Allied Health Professional
Alyssa Crowder, Hill Country Community Clinic

Archive: 2024 Shasta Health Rock Star Awardees

Advanced Practice Clinician
Terry Pelayo, Redding Rancheria

Physician
Dr. Duane Bland, Mercy Family Health

Advocate/Leader
Amber Middleton, Shasta Community Health Center

Young Professional
Karmyn Gregory, Shasta Regional Medical Center

Nurse
Kevin Baird, Mercy Medical Center

Lifetime Achievement Award
Doreen Bradhsaw, Health Alliance of Northern California

Mental Health
Renee Brissey, Hill Country Health and Wellness

Oral Health
Dr. Andrew Zufall, Hill Country Health and Wellness

Case Manager
Shelly Martin, Shasta Community Health Center

Allied Health Professional
Mary Messier, Shasta County Health and Human Services

Archive: 2023 Shasta Health Rock Star Awardees

Advanced Practice Clinician
Robert Gamboe, Shasta Community Health Center

Physician
Dr. Elaine Porter, Shasta Community Health Center

Advocate/Leader
Dean Germano, Shasta Community Health Center

Young Professional
Brittany Haase, Mayers Memorial

Nurse
Brandon Jennings, Shasta Regional Medical Center

Mental Health
Dr. Imran Khan, Shasta Regional Medical Center

Oral Health
Kristi Hughes, Shasta College

Case Manager
Treva Hoskins, Mercy Medical

Allied Health
Andrew Mead, Hill Country Health & Wellness