EVENT DETAILS
This unique event honors individuals and groups in the healthcare field for their exceptional leadership and contributions to improving infant and maternal health. Reflecting the breadth and diversity of the healthcare profession, outstanding leadership is recognized in the following categories: Physician, Nurse, Health Care Management, Research, Public & Community Health, Lifetime Achievement and Corporate Partner.
At this event, mingle with your peers and more than 200 professionals from the Chicago-area healthcare industry and corporate community. Enjoy a luncheon of celebration in support of great cause. All proceeds benefit March of Dimes.
Event Chair:
Kim Byas, PhD- American Hospital Association
Event Schedule:
11:00 a.m.- Coffee reception
12:00 p.m.- Lunch and program
2017 Honorees:
Physician Award
Leslie A. Caldarelli, MD
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Prentice Women's Hospital
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Nurse Award
Mary Puchalski, DNP, APN, CNS, NNP-BC
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
Health Care Management Award
Barry C. Finn, MBA, CPA
Rush Copley Medical Center
Research Award
Carole Ober, PhD
The University of Chicago
Public & Community Health Award
Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara K. Burton, MD
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
BECOME A SPONSOR
Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams. They participate in an exclusive dining event while supporting a critical cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our events, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes. Please click here to review our sponsorship opportunities. For additional information, please contact Sonya Davis.
NOMINATE A CANDIDATE
The Jonas Salk Health Leadership Awards annually recognizes individuals or groups in the healthcare field for their exceptional leadership and contributions to improving infant and maternal health. Click here to access the nomination form. Nomination deadline is Friday, March 17, 2017.
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.
