BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eternalHealth, a leading Massachusetts-based Medicare Advantage Plan, is thrilled to announce their second annual Community Champions Award Ceremony. This year's event, featuring Baseball Hall of Fame inductee David "Big Papi" Ortiz and Boston Marathon Women's Pioneer Bobbi Gibb, honors healthcare professionals who exemplify excellence in proactive health initiatives, preventive care, and community engagement for older adults. It is eternalHealth’s way of giving back to the healthcare workers and healthcare community, that too often gets overlooked.
On Friday, August 16, eternalHealth proudly unveiled this year's distinguished winners:
- Lynn Eccles (Hawthorn Medical Associates)
- Dr. David Clark (Hawthorn Medical Associates)
- Dr. Iwona Davis (Auburn Primary Care)
- Dr. Richard Burke (Good Samaritan Hospital)
- Mark Hocevar (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
- Dr. Piotr Grabias (Grabias Medical Associates)
These esteemed professionals, nominated by their peers, collectively represent over 100 years of leadership, commitment, and service within the Massachusetts healthcare community.
Pooja Ika, eternalHealth Founder & CEO, expressed her enthusiasm: “Every day, I have the privilege of being able to witness the exceptional level of service, leadership, and care provided by our local healthcare workers. It is an absolute honor to recognize these champions for a second consecutive year, and this is all possible thanks to my incredible team and the invaluable support of our partners, sponsors, and friends."
In a unique tribute, Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon, has crafted a custom bronze sculpture depicting David Ortiz's iconic swing. This one-of-a-kind award will be presented at Fenway Park by eternalHealth CEO Pooja Ika, David 'Big Papi' Ortiz, and Bobbi Gibb, creating an unforgettable experience for the winners. Ika states, “We do not need to look far to find greatness, but rather just around us. These individuals have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to Massachusetts and its Residents through the work that they do, and I would love for everyone to come out and honor our fellow residents on September 7th at Fenway Park.”
Headquartered in Boston's Historic Back Bay, eternalHealth is committed to providing sustainable, affordable, and accessible healthcare across Massachusetts. The company's focus on preventive and chronic care management, coupled with efforts to remove common healthcare barriers for older adults, aligns perfectly with the Community Champion program's mission to promote overall wellness and recognize healthcare excellence.
As a woman-owned, operated, and built Medicare Advantage Plan, eternalHealth offers HMO and PPO products in six Massachusetts counties: Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth, Worcester, Middlesex, and Suffolk. The company has expanded to Maricopa and Pima counties in Arizona. eternalHealth's holistic approach emphasizes wellness, fitness, and healthy lifestyles, prioritizing better outcomes by putting members first and addressing common barriers to care.
eternalHealth extends heartfelt gratitude to its partners and sponsors: David Ortiz, Bobbi Gibb, The Boston Red Sox, Integrated Sports Media, Boston 25, AtmosphereTV, Nations Benefits, and Shawmut Communications. Their support underscores the community-wide recognition of outstanding healthcare workers.
For more information about eternalHealth and its initiatives, please visit www.eternalHealth.com.
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