Final Day to Vote: Celebrating Humankindness Across All 10 Nominations!

Today marks the final day of voting in the Herald-Star and Weirton Daily Times 2026 Reader’s Choice Best of the Best Awards!

Over the past week, we’ve taken time to highlight the remarkable teams, individual specialists, and dedicated departments across Trinity Health System that make our ministry of care so special. As part of CommonSpirit Health, every single one of our employees strives daily to bring humankindness, clinical excellence, and deep compassion to the Ohio Valley.

Seeing that hard work recognized with 10 distinct nominations across our health system has been a profound honor for our entire team.

A Full Circle of Care and Excellence

As we cross the finish line today, we want to celebrate the full spectrum of extraordinary care represented on this year’s ballot:

  • Community & Leadership: Best Hospital & Best Company to Work For

  • In-Home & Special Care: Best Home Health Care, Best Physical Therapy, & Best School of Nursing

  • Audiology & ENT: Best Audiology Practice & Best Hearing Aid Center (ENT Center)

  • Pediatric & Specialized Medicine: * Best Podiatrist – Joseph Lewis, DPM

    • Best Pediatrician – Amjad Alkaed, M.D.

    • Best Pediatric Practice

Whether it’s guiding a student nurse through their first clinicals, welcoming a newborn, helping a neighbor regain their stride in physical therapy, or caring for a patient at home, these nominations belong to the healthcare heroes who pour their hearts into serving you every day.

Cast Your Final Votes Today!

Voting officially closes today, which means this is your last chance to cast your daily ballot for Trinity Health System! It takes just two minutes to show your support for the physicians, nurses, and staff who care for our community year-round.

  • Access the Final Ballot: Click the link below to visit the official voting portal.
  • Review the Categories: Head to the Health & Medical section to find all 10 of our nominated services and providers.
  • Cast Your Final Votes: Select Trinity Health System and help us finish this campaign strong!

🗳️ Cast Your Final Daily Votes Here: Best of the Best – The Herald Star

Thank You for Your Support and Trust

On behalf of every physician, nurse, staff member, and volunteer at Trinity Health System, thank you. Thank you for voting, for sharing our social media posts, and above all, for trusting us with the health and well-being of your families. We are deeply privileged to serve the Ohio Valley today and every day.