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Local Hero Award

The 2013 Call for Nominations is now closed. Award recipients will be announced in June 2013.

2013 Call for Nominations | Nomination Form

2012 LOCAL HEROES

 
Marsha Griffin, MD FAAP provides care for children in one of the most medically underserved and impoverished communities in the United States as Chief of Pediatrics at Brownsville Community Health Center. Dr. Griffin helped establish the first two active medical-legal partnerships for children in Texas. This program places lawyers in the clinical setting to provide on-site legal aid addressing the social determinants that negatively impact the health of vulnerable populations. Dr. Griffin has committed to serving the indigent and underserved, extending herself not only in caring for her patients, but in advocating for systemic change.
 
C. Damon Moore, MD FAAP is Managing Partner of Pediatric Healthcare in Virginia. Dr. Moore is an active community pediatrician noted for his support for children and families during difficult life and family transitions. He is recognized by patients and families for his dedication to physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Dr. Moore developed a "For Dads Only" program in his practice, to support and educate expectant fathers. Dr. Moore is also active in community health organizations, including the Make a Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic and Covenant House.

ABOUT THE LOCAL HEROES AWARD

The Council on Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award recognizes pediatricians who lead community action and advocacy for children in local communities.  This award is presented to individuals who epitomize the “community pediatrician.” The award is presented to two pediatricians annually.

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

2011 Andrea Green, MD, FAAP Daniel Plasencia, MD, FAAP
2010 Echezona Ezeanolue, MD, MPH, FAAP Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD, FAAP
2009 Angel Mendoza, Jr, MD, FAAP Laura Jean Shipley, MD, FAAP
2008 M. Edward Ivancic, MD, FAAP Earnestine Willis, MD, MPH, FAAP
2007 Terence Joiner, MD, FAAP Phyllis Cavens, MD, FAAP
2006 Charles Schubert, MD, FAAP Anu Partap, MD, MPH, FAAP
2005 Robert Anderson, MD, FAAP Tom Young, MD, FAAP
2004 Wendy Gladstone, MD, FAAP Blaine Sayre, MD, FAAP
2003 George Bunch, MD, FAAP Suzanne C. Boulter, MD, FAAP
2002 Donald Cantley, MD, FAAP Marsha Raulerson, MD, FAAP

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the Council on Community Pediatrics or the Local Heroes Award, e-mail COCP Staff or (800) 433-9016, ext 7085.

American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007, 847-434-4000