American Hospital Association Awards UConn Health
On September 17 the American Hospital Association (AHA) visited UConn Health to present it with a legacy award for both its past and present leadership’s impact in advancing the health of the community.
“As a token of appreciation from the American Hospital Association,” said LaShannon Spencer, regional director of the AHA as she handed over the beautiful glass award to UConn Health’s CEO Dr. Andy Agwunobi and UConn John Dempsey Hospital’s Chief Operating Officer Caryl Ryan, RN who also serves as UConn Health’s Chief Nursing Officer.
AHA’s regional director shared how UConn Health’s founders and early leaders were very involved with the AHA as members for advocacy, federal legislative efforts, and even served on the AHA’s policy board, well-before UConn Health was even founded back in the 1960s.
“This award pays tribute to those past leaders, and to UConn Health and its hospital’s current leaders,” said Spencer of the AHA.
Ryan said, “This is a tremendous honor and recognition for our hospital as the American Hospital Association is one of the most prestigious, national organizations overseeing hospitals.”
Spencer concluded, “This significant achievement is a testament to your hospital’s steadfast commitment and support, and its profound understanding of the value of advocacy in fostering excellence in healthcare delivery and enhancing the lives of your staff, patients, and communities you serve.”
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