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Hygia Health Services
Tracy Comas isn't one to back down on a vision.
Her most recent is Hygia Health Services, the company she owns and operates with her husband, Scott.
Formed in 1999 and named for the Greek goddess of health, Hygia decontaminates non-invasive medical instruments that typically would have been discarded after use. The company's services significantly cut costs for health care institutions, saving one local hospital as much as $500,000 last year.
''Tracy embodies the spirit of this award," says nominator Susan Matlock, executive director of the University...