Maternal And Infant Healthcare Management - 2008 Jonas Salk Health Leadership Awards For The March Of Dimes - Deadline For Nominations Is March 28

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Also Included In: Pregnancy / Obstetrics
Article Date: 21 Mar 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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The March of Dimes Jonas Salk Health Leadership Awards recognizes Illinois healthcare leaders that show exemplary leadership in maternal and infant healthcare management, nursing, medicine, research and public health and community. Dr. Jonas Salk, with funding from the March of Dimes, was instrumental in developing the polio vaccine.

Nominees must have made significant contributions or have shown excellent leadership abilities in one or more areas. These include the delivery of high quality health care, health care education, community services, biomedical or health services research, and advocacy. Honorees will be selected by the Nominations Sub-Committee and the Advisory Council. The Awards will be presented at a luncheon on September 24, 2008.

The deadline for all March of Dimes Jonas Salk Health Leadership Awards Nominations is Friday, March 28, 2008. To request the nomination form, contact Veronica Arboleda at 312-596-4717 or via email at varboleda@marchofdimes.com.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit www.marchofdimes.com or www.nacersano.org.