BusinessWest and Healthcare News' Third Annual Healthcare Heroes Award
October 17, 2019
On Thursday, October 17th, our staff celebrated with Drs Frank Robinson and Cristina Huebner-Torres (not pictured) at BusinessWest and Healthcare News' third annual Healthcare Heroes award. Dr. Robinson was presented with the Lifetime Achievement award and Dr. Huebner Torres received the Innovation in Health/Wellness award.
Both have played an important part in PHIWM's history as Dr. Robinson served as our former Executive Director and Dr. Huebner Torres currently serves on our board.
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