Alicia McAllister-Daniels - 2022 Medical Hero award recipient from the American Red Cross

Congratulations to Alicia McAllister-Daniels, Senior Director in Carilion Childrens, for receiving a 2022 Medical Hero award from the American Red Cross. Alicia won this award for her work to bring awareness to the mental health needs of healthcare workers. Alicia does this work in honor of her late husband, Alva Daniels, a dedicated respiratory therapist who took his life last year.

Congratulations, Alicia, and thank you for bravely sharing your story and raising awareness about this important topic. You’re a hero to all of us at Carilion!  

You can read Alicia’s story here that lists mental health resources available to all Carilion employees. A local news station, WSLS, also highlighted Alicia and the American Red Cross award in this story.