The Healthcare Association of New York State has recognized several individuals and healthcare organizations for excellence in the industry.
William Streck, MD, president and CEO of Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network received the 2014 Distinguished Service Award for "his exceptional leadership and commitment to reshaping the direction of healthcare across the entire state of New York," according to a news release about the awards.
HANYS honored Bassett Medical Center's Cancer Screening Outreach: Medical Screening Coach program with the Community Health Improvement Award for its commitment to keeping the population healthy.
HANYS awarded the Hospital for Special Surgery and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, both in New York City, honorable mentions for the Community Health Improvement Award. The Hospital for Special Surgery's Asian Community Bone Health Initiative was recognized for helping older Asian adults manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions. NewYork-Presbyterian's WIN for Health partnership received the honorable mention for facilitating care coordination for children with asthma and adults with diabetes.
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