Inova's Congregational Health Partnership Honored for Leadership in Promoting Health
April 17, 2008
Group Recognized for Health Ministries in Multi-Faith Communities
Springfield, VA - Inova Heath System’s Congregational Health Partnership has
been named a 2007 Healthy Hero Award winner. The Healthy Hero Awards program was
created by the AMERIGROUP Foundation to recognize teachers, schools, physicians
and community-based organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership
or innovation in the area of health promotion.
Inova’s Congregational
Health Partnership was selected for its efforts in addressing health promotion
in the context of a mind-spirit-body connection in the Northern Virginia area.
The Partnership’s outreach stresses primary prevention and is innovatively done
through health ministries in multi-faith communities.
“We are honored and
humbled to have been recognized for the work we do in the communities we serve,”
said Rev. Sandi John, MDiv, MS, RN, senior manager, Congregational Health
Partnership. “To promote true wellness, one must treat the mind and the soul, as
well as the body.”
In addition to distributing more than 91,000 pieces of
health information this year, Inova's Congregational Health Partnership has also had face-to-face communication with
local residents over the course of more than 2,164 consultations and networking
opportunities.
As part of the award, the AMERIGROUP Foundation is donating
$1,000 to the Inova Health System Foundation.
Inova’s Congregational Health
Partnership participated in 465 health educational events last year, and
partnered with faith communities that trained 82 personal care attendants in the
local Korean and Latino communities.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in
Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services,
including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental
health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary
board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the
diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and
research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families,
visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
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Contact:
Che Parker
703-321-2559
Jeanne Mayer
703- 321-2918
Kimberly Gibbs
703-504-3438
