AHA honors federal health care leaders聽

Apr 24, 2023 - 03:03 PM
AHA logo next to words red text that reads "Awards Announced"

At its Annual Membership Meeting April 24 in Washington, D.C., AHA presented two federal hospital leaders with 2022 awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field. Captain Kimberly D. Davis, U.S. Navy, CEO (director) of Naval Medical Center San Diego, received the Award for Excellence. Captain Cody Morcom, U.S. Air Force, commander鈥檚 support staff flight commander and medical group executive officer at Dover (Del.) Air Force Base, received the Special Achievement Award. 

鈥淓ach day across the globe, the dedicated women and men of our federal health systems make important and innovative contributions to our field by advancing care to those they serve,鈥 said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. 鈥淲e are honored to recognize Captain Davis and Captain Morcom for their significant achievements, selfless leadership, and devoted service to their patients and communities.鈥 

Read more about their achievements here.

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