Announcements
In September, Pennsylvania Senator LeAnna M. Washington honored PHMC Outreach Project Assistant Sabrina Thigpen with an appreciation award for her support, hard work and commitment to the community, at the senator’s 13th Annual Wadsworth Day community festivities.
In the fall, PHMC affiliate Linda Creed received the American Cancer Society’s Project Award for its program “A Day in the Life of the Breast Cancer Research Laboratory…A Workshop for Breast Cancer Advocates.” The award was presented at the Society’s annual celebration on October 16, 2008.
LEADERSHIP Philadelphia named Tine Hansen-Turton, CEO of National Nursing Centers Consortium (NNCC), executive director of Convenient Care Association (CCA) and vice president of Health Care Access & Policy at PHMC, a 2008 “Connector” on October 21. Hansen-Turton also received the Sharp Cutting Edge Award from the American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) on November 1.
La Comunidad Hispana is pursuing the coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its new building, which will open its doors this spring. LEED buildings deliver significant savings in energy, water and other key consumption figures.
PRISE (Promoting Recovery through Integrated Services and Education) welcomes Ted Bunch as its new program director. Bunch, who has worked in the mental health field since 1995 as a music therapist, supervisor and verbal therapist, oversees PRISE’s operations including programming enhancement and staff supervision.
Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma (PAAA) Coalition’s Child Asthma Link Line recently earned a National Exemplary Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. This award recognizes community-based asthma programs for their leadership and commitment to comprehensive asthma care. PHMC affiliate Health Promotion Council serves as the lead agency for PAAA.
On December 6, PHMC affiliate Linda Creed hosted its Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony at The Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia. The awards recognize individuals, corporations and health organizations that have made significant impact on the ability to provide access to basic breast health care in the region. Among the honorees were: Dr. Lisa K. Jablon, who received the Dr. Elaine M. Ominsky Humanitarian Award, Dr. Gerard Olson of Villanova University, Karen Wheeler, Stephanie Forehand and Lisa Johnson Nutter.
