/ en Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:28:24 -0500 Wed, 28 May 25 16:29:58 -0500 /news/headline/2025-05-28-foundation-recognizes-635-hospitals-clinical-well-being-champions <p>The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation has <a href="https://drlornabreen.org/healthcare-community-prioritizes-mental-health-support/">recognized</a> 50 licensure boards and 635 hospitals for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications. <br><br>“Healthcare is — and will always be — a uniquely human experience,” said Chris DeRienzo, M.D., AHA chief physician executive. “That's as true for the people providing the care as it is for those who receive it. Today’s milestone marks a profound step forward in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our entire healthcare workforce.”</p><p>The 635 hospitals changing questions on their licensing applications marks a 15% increase since February.</p><p>“Caring for others, whether as a direct caregiver or a leader caring for teams, is highly rewarding yet comes with challenges,” said Claire M. Zangerle, DNP, R.N., senior vice president and chief nurse executive of the AHA and CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. “One of those challenges may be caring for ourselves, especially our mental health. Reducing the shame of seeking assistance from fear of having to reveal that request as a licensed or credentialed professional is a positive step toward fortifying a healthy workforce. Embracing language and practices that invite caregivers to care for their mental health can only result in better outcomes for those we serve, and ourselves.”</p> Wed, 28 May 2025 16:29:58 -0500 Recognition and Awards /news/headline/2025-05-05-aha-honors-federal-health-care-leaders <p>The AHA May 5 presented two federal hospital leaders at the 2025 AHA Annual Membership Meeting with awards recognizing outstanding service to the health care field. Patricia Hastings, chief consultant and executive director for Health Outcomes of Military Exposures, Department of Veterans Affairs, was recognized with the 2025 Award for Excellence and Trina Morrisette, chief of information management, Defense Health Agency, Hearing Center for Excellence, with the 2025 Special Achievement Award.</p><p>“Our federal health systems and health care workers play a pivotal role in the hospital field, continually advancing care to better serve patients across both the federal and private sectors,” said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. “We are honored to recognize Patricia Hastings and Trina Morrisette for their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to their patients and communities.”</p><p>These awards recognize uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders who have distinguished themselves through singularly significant or innovative achievements and leadership that have contributed substantially to the mission of the federal health system.</p> Mon, 05 May 2025 17:28:02 -0500 Recognition and Awards /press-releases/2025-05-05-aha-honors-two-federal-health-care-leaders-2025-federal-health-care-executive-recognition-awards <p><strong>WASHINGTON </strong>(May 5, 2025) – The ���������� Association (AHA) today presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field. These awards recognize uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders who have distinguished themselves through singularly significant or innovative achievements and leadership that have contributed substantially to the mission of the federal health system. The awardees were honored at the AHA’s 2025 Annual Membership Meeting.</p><p><strong>“Our federal health systems and health care workers play a pivotal role in the hospital field, continually advancing care to better serve patients across both the federal and private sectors,” </strong>said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.<strong> “We are honored to recognize Patricia Hastings and Trina Morrisette for their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to their patients and communities.”</strong></p><p><strong>2025 Award for Excellence – Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant and Executive Director for Health Outcomes of Military Exposures, Department of Veterans Affairs – Washington, D.C.</strong><br><br>Since 2017, Patricia Hastings has overseen the Health Outcomes Military Exposures program, which is the VA’s national hub serving Veterans with military environmental exposures. During the past year, Hastings established two new Centers for Excellence, which include the Women’s Operational Military Exposure Network as well as the Complex Exposure Threats. In addition, Hastings led the team that redesigned the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, a research and operational database that helps the VA better understand, research and treat the health challenges faced by Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their service.</p><p>Prior to joining the VA, Hastings retired from the Army after 33 years of service at the rank of Colonel. She was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for contributions to military medicine in the areas of trauma, combat medic training, medical ethics and global health policy issues. </p><p><strong>2025 Special Achievement Award – Trina Morrisette, Chief of Information Management, Defense Health Agency, Hearing Center for Excellence, Falls Church, Virginia</strong></p><p>As the Chief of Information Management at the Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), Trina Morrisette’s leadership and commitment to Service members and Veterans has resulted in technological and process improvements in the Department of Defense (DoD) and VA audiology health care systems. These improvements include efficiency in better capturing clinical outcomes, data critical for research and development and better continuity of care for hearing injured service members as they transition to VA health care.</p><p>Morrisette has helped increase the public’s understanding of the technological requirements and advances in the DoD and VA audiology communities. During her time at HCE, Morrisette has helped the organization overcome significant barriers, including funding constraints, risk management challenges and working with two government agencies. </p><p> </p><p class="text-align-center">###</p><p><br><strong>About the ���������� Association (AHA)</strong><br>The ���������� Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA advocates on behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, our clinician partners – including more than 270,000 affiliated physicians, 2 million nurses and other caregivers – and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides insight and education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DOYJSCMTyBhNCCTfI0zdwszOYn3sJE-2FXqs5pFQbQToVu1czeS7DyxR-2FigHWVFiRY4Oo6oAgJXLD947TA-2BGEZyx1U-2BxMxhwGCmeu3hpBv62ixi4Gaoj3ungeoEa3-2FYAHGK3BHm7IClPMOpqGGuehZcHKd2iz31UD7RKmKyCEcMXRTnoh8yBlJu8acmYAALrp6EOP-2Ft3cnmMdvK5nqZdJSXLePqsym9B6l3-2FhTMq7-2Bb8JosjEZoUHARSNRXcRhjtYuUW8b3Ruh3OnqTtP1rycsXtU4hb5fYexe1wss235Q3FCy9uHmriYCFIBuZf8PnpO5pyRJ-2FfmPIBok22615K4oIqgUtbmSmoQxAPJDlI7OGQnCH5suHHwqHxLuBPxjhw3x0S-2BOlVbfr1tyv5q4WDmwhJfnRB1I2CVYvbzsfDnVWzRIoFI5EC2XZl5-2BaBihF3e-2FZvUWbpesKDlmo2VQLhaEk7M6hRO-2FHBlIG-2BTjT7VkJw709CcEkALVTPDz8y0UzEZs0GoIuPdJHeZARIbFOa9gR6fjMkrPAI6LO9FTom-2BexnSp9GQ4l5mmgXaZ7CsIwtMrheRImxdy5MBp05eji1HpT-2FNeN3hN6rYbIdat8ariKfBzqMjtOAgMDnZCRiHvatebOaiSETOoI2jYpwKKhpJNfNHrF0zx672dz7CsT5YmZ5HXzolBt0R012j2tkbYqtPNOY8oBz1wGPjBnTq9EPST8F-2BW8-2FYikePbYBMDgUMo0nlUeQBC8AZre7rJcTTITJnjl-2BNiFadG9NwKiA-2FxQgjk7VqHqHGjMpXr5hphWufxQss37NhkSCN3PHCfPGELMAyVsuWEKFwhoII57va6Oc-2FP5fsy4s0pxWYIqbY7TFBxC4wv2vIQPbuK-2Ffgk92daVI0JbCyEOx-2BFh5dH28vCEzpcdfxN7krdKp1FgVQ77i4Sezf0l7WnGrdsLMGXrQAqt9yGU-2BRKCi2ifh3BBnB5JbeuGETPkYqxtKSPZi-2BtIy8eF9puF4krxKbkq8cKiKnElAahdVAnleE-2FzQ7bHPiUMu3JZ72gbqCPI5qXrELa9W2-2Fu-2FiJArYirVKXaV8uTZytnN7QZGhEDdUUzOBh5hjtGiUnGFG-2FbedfAFF738UgbctI6-2F6LwvaxUTT-2F3f5-2BYAtNOA3gFIkr0YZI-2Bkp0pooE3R22sTgBSNmdXiivkpApx6Ei-2BDX8-3D3DAA_kFmn947cPXeH4Nw5FKo9qWRARJUhwQXnY03SXbOJmd4fh-2FMf2fOpasllheBrYb-2F8tnjtjNDujBrG4uugreK5OWkDI227pG8YPlYGd-2Boz0WRezRdoSQJc-2FP-2FpAltWiLE9pScP81GIyVR1BztpaUmvq4E4zMoLikDKB7qk7SlL1-2FSGTuq0Bu0R3sCFv0AlEvmdDd75oyZbY7RlObuKy8esCENzQALhVZozv7LMFYFbh6FoAftC2xff7B2RF1o4DyYa8Yk0qnye3e4M7f-2FLTDmb41Sre88XiBBVGOfI8xGJkG97-2FD0XhYt4wg6fI0ygMcU4RnkuCvJp-2FGmWHgxvA8ix-2B09NZaMuyjMcnGo-2FFsPDtVZB0niWZpguf-2FSbdPRwWfez&data=05%7C01%7Ccmilligan%40aha.org%7Ce2604527eb3f4875ea0a08da552477fc%7Cb9119340beb74e5e84b23cc18f7b36a6%7C0%7C0%7C637915912395382238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jDbJ5gw8UdYtaVoma4Dn5DzDDHMI494FNLdQQh" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)">www.aha.org</a>.</p> Mon, 05 May 2025 09:25:35 -0500 Recognition and Awards /news/headline/2025-05-01-texas-california-hospital-leaders-receive-2025-aha-board-trustees-awards <p>Phyllis Cowling, former president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Ron Werft, former president and CEO and president emeritus of Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, Calif., will receive 2025 AHA Board of Trustees Awards May 5 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.</p><p>Cowling has served the AHA in various roles, including chair of Regional Policy Board 7, chair of the Operations Committee, the Executive Committee and other committees and task forces. As president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System for more than two decades, Cowling led a transformation of the organization, improving staff engagement and patient care while also expanding services and facilities within its service area of nine counties in north central Texas. She retired from her role earlier this year. Before United Regional, Cowling served as chief financial officer for multiple hospitals and health systems for more than 18 years.</p><p>“Phyllis has had an incredible career as a leading voice in health care, making a significant difference for the patients and communities she has served,” <a href="/press-releases/2025-05-01-phyllis-cowling-receive-2025-aha-board-trustees-award" target="_blank">said</a> Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO. “The AHA and the hospital field have benefited tremendously from her humble approach and sharp operational skills. Moreover, she is an accomplished leader and strategic thinker whose contributions to advancing excellence have benefited not just her organization but the entire health care field.”</p><p>Werft has served the AHA for several decades in various roles, including chair of Regional Policy Board 9, chair of the Task Force on Workforce and other task forces and committees. He spent 38 years at Cottage Health, including 25 as president and CEO. Under Werft's leadership, Cottage Health became an innovative regional health system and increased access to care across the Santa Barbara area. Some accomplishments include a new Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and a new Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.</p><p>“Throughout his impressive career, Ron has been a quiet and effective leader, building Cottage Health into an innovative regional health system dedicated to improving access to care in the communities it serves,” <a href="/press-releases/2025-05-01-ron-werft-receive-2025-aha-board-trustees-award" target="_blank">said</a> Pollack. “His commitment and passion for strengthening and growing the health care workforce as Chair of AHA’s Task Force on Workforce will leave a lasting impact for future generations.”</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 15:07:53 -0500 Recognition and Awards /press-releases/2025-05-01-phyllis-cowling-receive-2025-aha-board-trustees-award <p><strong>WASHINGTON </strong>(May 1, 2025) — The ���������� Association (AHA) today announced that Phyllis Cowling, former president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, Texas, will be awarded its 2025 Board of Trustees Award. The Board of Trustees Award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA on behalf of the hospital field. Cowling will receive the award during a May 5 ceremony at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.</p><p>As president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System for over two decades, Cowling led transformation of the organization, improving staff engagement and patient care while also expanding services and facilities within its service area of nine counties in north central Texas. Cowling retired from her role earlier this year. Prior to leading United Regional, Cowling served as chief financial officer for multiple hospitals and health systems over 18 years. She also served as the 2002-2003 national chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.</p><p><strong>“Phyllis has had an incredible career as a leading voice in health care, making a significant difference for the patients and communities she has served,” </strong>said Rick Pollack, AHA President and CEO.<strong> “The AHA and the hospital field have benefited tremendously from her humble approach and sharp operational skills. Moreover, she is an accomplished leader and strategic thinker whose contributions to advancing excellence have benefited not just her organization but the entire health care field.”</strong></p><p>Cowling has been involved with the AHA in various roles, including as chair of Regional Policy Board 7, chair of the Operations Committee, the Executive Committee and other committees and task forces. In addition, Cowling led the AHA membership in the courts as United Regional filed as plaintiff in AHA’s successful litigation against HHS’s Office of Civil Rights’ online tracking rules. Cowling also served as chair of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Hospital Association in 2018.</p><p class="text-align-center">###</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:46:09 -0500 Recognition and Awards /press-releases/2025-05-01-ron-werft-receive-2025-aha-board-trustees-award <p><strong>WASHINGTON </strong>(May 1, 2025) — The ���������� Association (AHA) today announced that Ron Werft, former president and CEO and now president emeritus of Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, Calif., will be awarded its 2025 Board of Trustees Award. The Board of Trustees Award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA on behalf of the hospital field. Werft will receive the award during a May 5 ceremony at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. </p><p>Werft spent 38 years at Cottage Health, including 25 years as president and CEO. Under his leadership, Cottage Health became an innovative regional health system and increased access to care across the Santa Barbara area. Some of these improvements include a new Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and a new Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Also, the Cottage Center for Population Health, Cottage Health Research Institute, and Compton Center for Medical Excellence and Innovation were created, and new partnerships with area colleges were established to support nursing and other health professionals and workforce homes were constructed – all to improve health, serve community members and help ensure access to care. Werft retired from his role earlier this year.</p><p><strong>“Throughout his impressive career, Ron has been a quiet and effective leader, building Cottage Health into an innovative regional health system dedicated to improving access to care in the communities it serves,” </strong>said Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO.<strong> “His commitment and passion for strengthening and growing the health care workforce as Chair of AHA’s Task Force on Workforce will leave a lasting impact for future generations.”</strong></p><p>Werft has been involved with the AHA for several decades in various roles, including as the chair of Regional Policy Board 9, chair of the Task Force on Workforce as well as numerous other task forces and committees across the Association. Werft is a past chair of the California Hospital Association and Hospital Association of Southern California.</p><p class="text-align-center">###</p><p><strong>About the AHA</strong></p><p>The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at <a href="/">www.aha.org</a>.</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 08:52:48 -0500 Recognition and Awards /news/headline/2025-04-30-illinois-health-system-leader-receive-aha-justin-ford-kimball-innovators-award <p>The AHA May 5 will award Jim Leonard, M.D., president and CEO of Carle Health in Urbana, Ill., the 2025 Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. During his 25 years as president and CEO of Carle Health, Leonard grew the organization into an integrated health care system that includes eight award-winning hospitals, numerous outpatient clinics and other sites of care, a multispecialty physician group, a research institute and the first engineering-based medical school — the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. He also opened the Mills Breast Cancer Institute and the Digestive Health Institute at Carle Foundation Hospital. Leonard also established the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center with its 7 Tesla MRI scanner for both clinical and research use. <br> <br>“Known as a grounded and visionary leader with a deep commitment to innovation, community service and patient-centered care, Jim brings his background as a family physician to his leadership at Carle Health,” <a href="/press-releases/2025-04-30-jim-leonard-receive-aha-justin-ford-kimball-innovators-award">said</a> Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO. “Under Jim’s leadership, Carle created the world’s first engineering-based medical school, weaving innovation and entrepreneurship into its medical training curriculum and helping graduates build the unique skillsets needed to address the health care challenges of the future.” </p> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:03:57 -0500 Recognition and Awards /press-releases/2025-04-30-jim-leonard-receive-aha-justin-ford-kimball-innovators-award <p><strong>WASHINGTON</strong> (April 30, 2025) — The ���������� Association (AHA) today announced that the 2025 Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award will be awarded to Jim Leonard, MD, president and CEO of Carle Health in Urbana, Ill. The award recognizes Leonard for his innovative approach to health care delivery that improves access and coordination of care. Leonard will receive the award during a ceremony on May 5 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.</p><p>During his 25 years as president and CEO of Carle Health, Leonard has grown Carle into an integrated health care system that includes eight award-winning hospitals, numerous outpatient clinics and other sites of care, a multispecialty physician group, a research institute and the first engineering-based medical school — the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. He also led the advancement of diagnostic and treatment options with the opening of the Mills Breast Cancer Institute and the Digestive Health Institute at Carle Foundation Hospital, and the establishment of the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center with its 7 Tesla MRI scanner for both clinical and research use.  </p><p><strong>“Known as a grounded and visionary leader with a deep commitment to innovation, community service and patient-centered care, Jim brings his background as a family physician to his leadership at Carle Health,” </strong>said Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO.<strong> “Under Jim’s leadership, Carle created the world’s first engineering-based medical school, weaving innovation and entrepreneurship into its medical training curriculum and helping graduates build the unique skillsets needed to address the health care challenges of the future.”  </strong></p><p>In addition to his service on the AHA Board and as chair of an AHA Regional Policy Board, Leonard has been an instrumental member of AHA’s Committee on Health Care Strategy & Innovation. He also served on the AHA’s Committee on Nominations, Strategic Leadership Group on Provider-Led Health Plans, Advisory Group on Hospitals Against Violence, chaired the Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award Committee and served on multiple other AHA task forces, advisory groups and committees. </p><p class="text-align-center">###</p><p><strong>About the AHA</strong></p><p>The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at<a href="/">www.aha.org</a>.</p><p class="text-align-center"> </p> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:53:40 -0500 Recognition and Awards /news/headline/2025-04-29-kingston-receive-aha-award-honor <p>The AHA May 5 will award Mary Beth Kingston, Ph.D., its 2025 Award of Honor during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. Kingston, an outspoken advocate for nurse safety, led efforts to reduce violence against the health care workforce through the AHA and federal government, and published extensively on workplace violence reduction and workforce well-being.</p><p>“Mary Beth is an inspirational nursing leader whose cutting-edge efforts on nurse safety and workforce wellbeing has made a tremendous difference for patients and caregivers,” <a href="/press-releases/2025-04-29-mary-beth-kingston-receive-aha-award-honor" title="pollack quote">said</a> AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. “We thank her for the countless hours serving her communities, including her contributions to the AHA by serving on the board, committees and as chair of the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Advisory Group as well as past president of the American Organization of Nursing Leadership.”</p> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:38:55 -0500 Recognition and Awards /press-releases/2025-04-29-mary-beth-kingston-receive-aha-award-honor <p><strong>WASHINGTON</strong> (April 29, 2025) — The ���������� Association (AHA) today announced that its 2025 Award of Honor will be presented to Mary Beth Kingston, PhD, RN, FAAN for her dedication to advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. The award is given to individuals or organizations in recognition of exemplary contributions to the health and well-being of our nation through leadership on major health policy or social initiatives. Kingston will receive the award during a ceremony on May 5 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.</p><p>During Kingston’s 45-year career, which includes service as the chief nursing officer of multiple health systems, she continually has fostered the professional growth of the nurses serving under her leadership, many of whom have become chief nursing executives. She has been a strong and outspoken advocate for nurse safety, leading efforts to reduce violence against the health care workforce through the AHA and the federal government and publishing extensively on workplace violence reduction and workforce wellbeing. </p><p><strong>“Mary Beth is an inspirational nursing leader whose cutting-edge efforts on nurse safety and workforce wellbeing have made a tremendous difference for patients and caregivers,” </strong>said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.<strong> “We thank her for the countless hours serving her communities, including her contributions to the AHA by serving on the board, committees and as chair of the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Advisory Group as well as past president of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.”</strong></p><p>Kingston serves on the boards of Providence Saint Joseph’s Health and Main Line Health and is board chair of Chamberlain University. In 2024, she received the <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.7kr010ACWZRfM3MOuCoTb98fFqUCFwdqQcXQFXsONWz3hfoZhFg6Brf8ZsCN3KaQCnL6gnbEiPuLCnmp1L5beWgN74W4XxuDDACVHHrnebzfNk6W-2FzP5hFA-2FlsHSVCe-2FlrwJX5CBwzx-2FFt-2Bd1-2FALQE4xxbQVtu65bdYqRX7qhZI-3DbFQv_d2RbcZIH1cPr8T71lfy9-2Baax-2F-2BEajmJ1xBQdwzrxSfXYrczhBuOKN0y9-2Fz7LWn8-2BDbxbRMmISA8VWYgeVYMYLehFbJjjJrsDU061vryWib5OgupGu7XbukALgR8dzkZg2Dg9g351m0vxxGiu8sGH-2FkRhtTs7FMGhnIphAQ2V0ggdxRZqByV3qd-2FWW8XcNkvZCoysmb3CXqB9z8pe-2FfPQeTUcBBRwbGLUAH8RMyKIiGibQXO-2BGAsIk9KzpUWIQlni9Fz-2BzmXRkBiewQDRex7LPP2IE6LhH-2FaG-2BRay1ioNwhZGRnViGU9ql00PT4Tn7qHUNzbuDCCRek-2FDpeDyJFsgIbb-2B-2B00cSrADiT-2FSwazq54-2FhZ1TTIBB8ifj2VBL8hksl&data=05%7C02%7Cbteicher%40aha.org%7Cb465832ff339414aa9d208dd872c6d31%7Cb9119340beb74e5e84b23cc18f7b36a6%7C0%7C0%7C638815347071289211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2qybybu08vPgvaUkhO%2BlsUQIOWGM%2Fg%2BeGRbrNaW3Sew%3D&reserved=0">AONL Lifetime Achievement Award</a> and the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. She became a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2020. </p><p> </p><p class="text-align-center">###</p><p><strong>About the AHA</strong></p><p>The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.7kr010ACWZRfM3MOuCoTb4j1A7dsWuFv5c9nef7CCBE-3DnvOh_d2RbcZIH1cPr8T71lfy9-2Baax-2F-2BEajmJ1xBQdwzrxSfXYrczhBuOKN0y9-2Fz7LWn8-2BDbxbRMmISA8VWYgeVYMYLehFbJjjJrsDU061vryWib5OgupGu7XbukALgR8dzkZg2Dg9g351m0vxxGiu8sGH-2FkRhtTs7FMGhnIphAQ2V0ggdxRZqByV3qd-2FWW8XcNkvZCoysmb3CXqB9z8pe-2FfPQeV2OeSNhdVU3D6l9H6c4J9GEpgsCR6QS-2F-2FXqSGZ8jyilM7ZeWQQsi2cBrS52gPy8-2F8WO-2FZLhOCvQa3PF-2B9eGk2IZarVaQQgXpX67HvpjDcfmFwl0MLlKIbthCxZUl4GWk6khcG2Ni8JUOIpCY6f8nOlGurgZPGWQQesBuGmDf8mF&data=05%7C02%7Cbteicher%40aha.org%7Cb465832ff339414aa9d208dd872c6d31%7Cb9119340beb74e5e84b23cc18f7b36a6%7C0%7C0%7C638815347071311896%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qPhXIyHop9ltKml1v8RES7VkUj1qvsLlXB2cfVFqo6U%3D&reserved=0">www.aha.org</a>.</p><p class="text-align-center"> </p> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:46:37 -0500 Recognition and Awards