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Thank you for making Vida 2008
a wonderful success!
Congratulations to all the awardees
who are building a healthier future
for Sonoma County!
 
Corporate Philanthropy Leadership
KAISER SANTA ROSA
For their philanthropic leadership on behalf of SCHC and Santa Rosa, including a lead gift of $250K toward construction of the Parman Center for Community Health, demonstrating their understanding of SCHC's critical role ensuring the health and well being of Sonoma County's underserved, and funding for other critical community health initiatives.
SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER SANTA ROSA
For their philanthropic leadership on behalf of SCHC and Santa Rosa in providing a $1.25 million loan for the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, to be forgiven over the next three years, to build capacity and strengthen the safety net.
Community Leadership Award
NANCY OSWALD
Redwood Community Health Coalition
For her work as the executive director of RCHC. Under Ms. Oswald's leadership, RCHC has launched several major initiatives for community health centers and the community at large. Among the most notable are a groundbreaking health IT project bringin 11 community clinics together to purchase a common electronic health records system, and convening the Sonoma Health Access Coalition.
Health Leadership Award
ELISABETH CHICOINE, PNP
Director of Public Health Nursing,
County of Sonoma Department of Health Services, Public Health Division
For her visionary work and collaboration in the community on behalf of children's health. Formerly the dierctor of the Roseland Children's Health Center, Ms. Chicoine started this clinic with the vision to make it a model in children's health care.
AMY SHAW, MD
Women's Health Advocate, Doyle Park Family Medicine
For her work as the physician champion for women's health issues in Sonoma County, particularly for the cause of breast cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Shaw has been the driving force behind the establishment of the new Sutter Breast Care Center and the first Breast Care Symposium in Sonoma County.
SCHC Service Leadership Awards
ALBA ALBAVERA
Support Services Supervisor
For her leadership in streamlining the patient experience and taking on the management of the Chanage Family Practice Center from its launch as a remote clinic to the large, stable operation it is today, now the foundation for managing all of SCHC's sites.
ANGELICA NUÑEZ-GHADIRI
Medical Assistant Supervisor
For her work as Medical Assistant Supervisor and her commitment to giving patients the best possible experience at the health center.
DOUGLAS JIMENEZ, MD
Family Practice Physician/OB Team Leader
For his dedication to caring for pregnant women and their families throughout Santa Rosa, as well as for his service teaching resident physicians and leading by example.
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EVENT SPONSORS
The Press Democrat
1350 KSRO-AM
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
Kaiser Permanente
of Santa Rosa
Codding Foundation
Exchange Bank
Redwood Credit Union
Sutter Medical Center
of Santa Rosa
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