LIV Process Recognizes University Health San Antonio’s Denine Temple with First-ever Invisible Hero Award for Outstanding Work in Fight Against C. Diff

PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2026 – LIV Process, Philadelphia-based biotech, announces Denine Temple, System Director of Environmental Services (EVS) at University Health San Antonio, as the first recipient of the Invisible Hero Award, which honors outstanding work in the fight against C. diff (Clostridioides difficile). With the creation of the Invisible Hero Award, LIV Process continues to draw national attention to one of the most stubborn and costly healthcare-associated infections—and the often-overlooked heroes working to stop the spread of C. diff before it starts. 

“We’re proud to recognize Temple and the EVS teams at University Health San Antonio for their exceptional commitment to stopping the spread of C. diff,” said Michael McIntyre, Founder and CEO of LIV Process. “Our first awardees are working in hospitals and healthcare settings to directly address gaps in infection prevention and cleaning effectiveness.” 

For leadership in advancing infection-prevention protocol in her health system and nationwide, Temple is being recognized along with four University Health San Antonio Environmental Services (EVS) teams, led by: 

• Bryan Blecha, Director, Ambulatory Sites Team 

• David Harris, Director, Sky Team 

• Jaime Rymers, Director, Rio and Horizon Team 

• A’Neita Sammons, Director, Women’s and Children’s Team 

“I’m honored to accept this award alongside my hardworking colleagues doing the often-invisible work of infection prevention,” said Denine Temple, System Director of Environmental Services, University Hospital San Antonio. 

In addition to University Health San Antonio, LIV Process plans to award other outstanding advocates reducing infections across the United States. LIV Process technology is being applied by EVS personnel across leading US healthcare systems, including Veterans Health Administration hospitals, University of Virginia Health, University of Texas Southwestern, University of Massachusetts, Duke University Medical Center, Cleveland VA, Houston Methodist and Baptist Health.