The Emory Eastside employee was one of 11 Georgia hospital employees honored at the inaugural event in Atlanta .

Lincoln, a nurse of more than 25 years, was a charter employee of Emory Eastside Medical Center and developed many of the hospital's nursing policies and procedures. As nurse educator, she coordinates all hospital and community education and the many support groups held at the hospital.

She established the hospital's diabetes education program and grew the in-patient program to include outpatient services as well as one-on-one counseling, group classes and diabetes support groups. Her diabetes program has earned commendation from the American Diabetes Association for excellence in program curriculum. Lincoln, a certified diabetes educator (CDE), serves as the coordinator for the hospital's Wellness Center and manages the center's diabetes education program. She also coordinates a motorcycle ride for diabetes with medical staff, employees and friends of Emory Eastside.

Lincoln also volunteers her time for such charitable organizations as the Gwinnett Community Clinic, a medical clinic that treats indigent and uninsured residents of Gwinnett County , and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

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