2024年9月5日
博士. 李帕特
澳门真人赌场官方网站主任 & 首席执行官
As 澳门真人赌场官方网站 marks its 20th anniversary, we stand at a pivotal moment in our mission to provide high-quality health care to all. 今年, we not only celebrate our achievements but also pay tribute to the visionaries and changemakers who have been the bedrock of our success.
二十年来, these unsung heroes have fought tirelessly to ensure that every member of our community has access to the care they deserve. Their unwavering commitment has transformed lives, 弥合差距, 培养了一个更健康的, 更公平的社区.
To honor these remarkable individuals and organizations, 澳门真人赌场官方网站 is introducing the inaugural Community 健康 Champion Awards.
Each award represents a distinct and essential pillar that has supported our vision of making Travis County a model healthy community over the past two decades.
Community Award: Austin Voices for Education and 青年 (AVEY)
The Community Award celebrates the efforts of organizations that work tirelessly to ensure equitable access to quality health care for all Travis County residents.
今年, we are proud to recognize Austin Voices for Education and 青年 (AVEY) for their outstanding work in empowering families and students in underserved areas through our public schools.
AVEY has been a catalyst for massive positive change, providing the resources and support necessary for families to thrive and become passionate advocates for healthcare access and equity.
As an invaluable partner to 澳门真人赌场官方网站, AVEY has helped identify students and families with healthcare needs and refer them to agencies that can help.
欲了解更多关于AVEY的信息,请访问 www.austinvoices.org.
健康奖:博士. 瓜达卢佩萨莫拉
The 健康 Award recognizes a healthcare professional who embodies the highest standards of care, 同情, 和职业精神.
今年,我们将表彰. 瓜达卢佩萨莫拉, a beloved East Austin family practice doctor whose decades of service have significantly improved the health and well-being of patients with low incomes in our community. Dr. 萨莫拉’s deep empathy and commitment to his patients have earned him the admiration of colleagues and patients alike.
Dr. 萨莫拉, 或者大多数人都知道的皮特, has long made contributions to the community that extend beyond his medical practice. Beyond practicing medicine in East Austin for more than 40 years, he has served on the 澳门真人赌场官方网站 董事会 since 2013 and was chair 2018-2019. He’s also been a core member of various organizations dedicated to improving healthcare access, including the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) Advisory Board prior to the creation of 澳门真人赌场官方网站, and the Travis County Medical Society (TCMS), 他在哪里担任过财务主管, 秘书, 和总统.
Dr. 萨莫拉’s advocacy for quality healthcare for all, along with his role in the establishment of Dell Medical School through the 健康y ATX board – a community organization created to foster the creation of a medical school at UT Austin – has had a profound impact on the lives of Travis County residents.
冠军奖:Clarke Heidrick
The Champion Award is reserved for a leader whose unwavering dedication and commitment have left an indelible mark on our community.
今年, we are honored to present this award to Clarke Heidrick. Clarke served on the board of managers from 2004 until 2017, including as chair from 2004-2006. His visionary leadership as a founding member of the board of managers laid the foundation for our organization.
作为公民领袖和律师, Clarke Heidrick was one of the most prominent figures in the effort to call a vote to create a hospital district, 在5月15日的选举中达到高潮, 2004. 多亏了他的倡导, the voters said “yes” to the creation of the 特拉维斯县医院区 in that election.