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Local Physicians Receive Annual Unforgettable Pediatric Doctor Award

Each day, pediatric physicians - pediatricians, ER specialists, surgeons, and neonatologists - make a huge difference in the lives of children and their Inland Southern California families. On December 31st, The Unforgettables Foundation honored local caregivers with the annual Unforgettable Pediatric Doctor Award during the 14th Annual Lights for Little Lives Memorial Walk and Candle Lighting Ceremony in Loma Linda.

This year's winners were nominated by their respective colleagues for this award.

• Loma Linda University Children's Hospital: John W. Mace, M.D. is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology and Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
• San Bernardino County Medical Society: Richard E. Chinnock, M.D., a pediatrician, currently serving as Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
• Riverside County Medical Association: Paul R. Reiman, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, board certified in sports medicine who has been an active volunteer in youth sports for over 23 years.

The award was originally created in honor of physician husband and wife team Lawrence Tomasi, MD and Nuria Pages, MD, who died in a tragic auto wreck on their way to attend their son's medical graduation.

Dr. Tomasi practiced pediatric neurology at Loma Linda Children's Hospital and Dr. Pages was a neonatologist at Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley. "These two doctors will forever be missed by family, friends and patients. The Unforgettables Foundation wants people to remember the couple for all of the many lives they touched and for being exceptional physicians for kids in the Inland Empire."

2013 winners pictured L-R: Timothy Evans, Founder of The Unforgettables Foundation; John Mace, MD; Ben Hartnell, president of the Loma Linda Crossroads Rotary; Richard Chinnock, MD; and Paul Reiman, MD.

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