how have i somehow missed sharon stone's humanitarin works????? this winner does not appear to be in same class as previous winners posted; or is this a publicity stunt to draw attention to this award????
how about giving the award to dr fazi of cdc who spearheaded much of aids information over the past two decades...... or peter ugvenski rn ?sp of vna of ny---aids educator and author....imo.
from healthleaders sponsored press releases:
http://www.healthleaders.com/news/pr1.php?contentid=33676
global conference institute, april 17, 2002
contact: deborah ziskind
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sharon stone named recipient of the global conference institute's healthcare humanitarian award for 2002
sharon stone, champion in tbe battle against aids, to be honored at awards tribute and dinner gala as highlight of 4th world healthcare conference how policy is influencing healthcare and medicine, april 22 &23, 2002 at the university of chicago.
pittsburgh, pa april 17, 2002....... actress sharon stone, leading healthcare advocate and chairman of the campaign for aids research, the american foundation for aids research, has been named this year's recipient of the global conference institute's healthcare humanitarian award. the award, which was established in 1998, recognizes one individual in the world who has demonstrated a profound commitment and devotion to healthcare and humanitarianism, has enhanced the quality of lives through his or her work, and has influenced the course of history through ongoing contributions to healthcare and medicine.
ms. stone, a champion in the battle against aids, will be honored at a special awards tribute and dinner gala when she is presented the global conference institute's healthcare humanitarian award at the university of chicago on april 22, 2002.
deborah s. ziskind, president & chairman of the board of the global conference institute, will pay tribute to sharon stone, her tireless commitment and devotion to aids research as the american foundation on aids research's chairman of the campaign for aids research, her leadership in the battle against aids, particularly in the area of research and education, fundraising, education and awareness, and ms. stone's monumental contributions to world healthcare and humanitarianism.
"in view of the countless and extraordinary efforts that you have demonstrated in healthcare humanitarianism and world medicine in both your national and international work for aids research and other related causes, the leadership you continue to provide in raising the awareness level and heightening the understanding of aids across the globe, your dedication and commitment to others, and the many lives you have touched based on your extraordinary record of advocacy and tireless work, it is truly an honor to recognize you as our honoree and recipient of the global conference institute's healthcare humanitarian award for 2002," said deborah ziskind to sharon stone.
"i am extraordinarily honored to receive this award given that my personal goal is to help those that are making an effort to do good works in the world. my affiliation with such people has been, for me, a journey of illumination, caring, compassion and most important, simplicity because at the root of every human being, and i mean every, is a loving heart," said sharon stone to deborah ziskind.
the awards tribute and presentation honoring sharon stone and ms. stone's speech following the awards presentation and tribute will be a special highlight of the global conference institute's 4th annual world health conference how policy is influencing healthcare and medicine, april 22 & 23, 2002 at the university of chicago. leaders from the provider, government and corporate industry sectors who are shaping policy in healthcare and medicine will gather to hear up to the minute briefings on policy programs and initiatives affecting change, our nation's health, medical research particularly in the areas of cancer and aids, and the economics of both the provider and corporate industry sector. program highlights will include how bioterrorism is shaping healthcare policy, the update from washington, how policy is affecting the corporate employer, life under hippa, conquering cancer, initiatives shaping public policy and medical research and the future of the economy.
leo m. henikoff, m.d., one of the country's most preeminent physicians and leading thinkers on healthcare and medicine and past president and trustee of rush-presbyterian-st. luke's medical center in chicago, is honorary conference chair.
philip randolph lee, m.d., one of the foremost healthcare leaders and scholars of our time, will deliver the keynote address.
renowned psychiatrist ivan c. a. walks, m.d., chief health officer for the district of columbia, will address how bioterrorism is shaping public policy. dr. walks continues to be instrumental in developing proactive programs and intervention in response to bioterrorism and the threats to our nation's health.conference chairs are richard f. corlin, m.d., president, the american medical association, and glenn d. steele, jr., m.d., president & ceo, geisinger medical center. dr. steele will address unlimited scientific opportunity in a time of shrinking clinical margins.
pfizer inc. is the leading corporate sponsor of the global conference institute's 4th annual world healthcare conference and is the corporate underwriter of the global conference institute's healthcare humanitarian award. corporate sponsors are acusis, healthleaders and neuberger berman trust corporation. special thanks to american airlines and andavo travel.
for more information and to register, see http://www.theglobalconference.com
past recipients of the global conference institute's healthcare humanitarian award are transplant pioneer thomas e. starzl, m.d., ph.d., heart pioneer and leading scientist, michael e. debakey, m.d., and nancy goodman brinker, founder, the susan g. komen breast cancer foundation.
