Rowan County’s second annual Healthcare Gala, hosted by the Country Club of Salisbury, will be held from 5-7:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 12.

The focus of the event will be to celebrate and recognize the social workers and case managers within Rowan County for their tireless efforts in managing the needs of their patients.

The event is open to the public with the purchase of a $40 ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Guests may enjoy live music, wine/beer and a special cocktail named after one of the sponsors, and a variety of hors d’oeuvres while networking with fellow Rowan healthcare providers.

Sponsors of this event are as follows:

Diamond: Trinity Senior Services of Rowan, The Laurels of Salisbury; Kindred/Gentiva Home Health; N.C State Veterans Home; Senior Savvy; The Meadows of Rockwell; Brookdale of Salisbury; Avita Pharmacy; Moose Pharmacy; Rowan Hospice & Palliative CARE; Autumn Care of Salisbury; Brian Center of Salisbury; All About Seniors Magazine.

Platinum: Comfort Keepers, Advance Home Care.

Gold: Genesis Health Care of Salisbury; TenderHearted Home Care; Lyerly Funeral Home Salisbury; Pruitt Hospice.