Bronson Recognizes Four Providers with 2025 Compassionate Provider of the Year Awards
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bronson Healthcare is proud to honor four outstanding providers with the 2025 Compassionate Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year Award. This annual recognition celebrates clinicians who exemplify empathy and compassion in caring for patients and families.
This year’s honorees include one physician and three APPs, nominated and chosen by their peers:
- Sonya Datta-Sandhu, CNM, Bronson Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists in Kalamazoo & South Haven
- Susan Heinrich, MD, Bronson LakeView Family Care – Blue Star in South Haven
- Katie Moratti, NP, Bronson Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Specialists in Battle Creek
- Bronson Medical Staff provider, Cara Herman, CRNA, Kalamazoo Anesthesiology, PC
“Compassion in healthcare means more than understanding. It’s about taking meaningful steps to ease the burden of those we serve,” says Michelle Halley, MD, Bronson Pediatric Critical Care Specialists and chair of Bronson’s provider wellness committee. “This year’s honorees consistently go above and beyond to provide comfort and hope to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. Their commitment to compassionate care is what makes Bronson truly exceptional, and I am deeply grateful to work alongside such dedicated professionals.”
The Compassionate Physician and Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Awards are made possible through the generosity of donors to Bronson Health Foundation, including:
- Gretchen LaReau Memorial Fund at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation
- Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Community Partners
- Bernice DeHaan Memorial Donor Advised Fund
For more information about the donors who make these awards possible, visit: https://bronsonhealth.us/compassionate-awards-fund.
Watch this video to find out why this year's honorees were nominated by their peers.
