Hartford, CT - The Hartford Business Journal this morning recognized exceptional leaders in the health care industry at its annual Health Care Heroes awards luncheon.
“We are thrilled to acknowledge the achievements of such highly regarded health care professionals,” said Gail Lebert, publisher, Hartford Business Journal. “Whether they are doctors, nurses, specialists or managers, each of these individuals embody the word ‘hero’ and have proved their excellence in helping both their patients and the community.”
Among the Health Care Heroes honorees are:
Corporate Achievement – Innovation (TIE): Deb Gundersen, nurse, NAFI CT, Touchstone Program; Ida Schnipper, managing partner, Health Champion
Advancement in Healthcare – Innovation: Marc Lalande, Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, UConn Health Center
Advancements in Healthcare – Prevention: Qualidigm
Community Service - Advocacy/Policy: Jay Sicklick, Director, Medical-Legal Partnership, Center for Children's Advocacy
Physician: Dr. Lenworth Jacobs, Chief of Trauma and Emergency Medicine, Hartford Hospital
Nurse: Deborah Poerio, President and CEO, Integrated Health Services, Inc.
Healthcare Staff: David Rosinski, Director of Cardiovascular Perfusion, UConn Health Center
Volunteer: David Dyson, volunteer-event manager, Tabor House
The luncheon’s keynote address, ‘Improving Health Equity,’ was given by Patricia Baker, President & CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation.
The Health Care Heroes luncheon was presented by: Hartford Business Journal. Presenting sponsor: ConnectiCare. Event sponsors: Hartford Healthcare Federal Credit Union; Qualidigm; Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center; Hartford HealthCare; WDRC AM 1360. Event partners: CT Convention Center; Rider Productions; J. Fiereck Photography; Moe’s Southwestern Grill; Co-Communications, Marketing & Public Relations; Keep in Touch Media; R2 Graphics; The Perfect Promotion.
