Adirondack Health has named registered nurse Gwenyth McNamara as the 2022 recipient of the Meghan E. Handler “Excellence in Nursing” memorial award. The award is given annually to a registered nurse employed by Adirondack Health with one to three years professional experience, a commitment to improving and expanding their knowledge base, excellent technical skills and efficiency, and demonstrated compassion and rapport with patients’ families, significant others and colleagues. McNamara joined Adirondack Medical Center in 2020 on the medical/surgical floors, directly after earning her registered nursing degree from North Country Community College