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2010 Imm. Champions
06.29.10
The PAIC Immunization Awards Dinner was held June 23, 2010 with an attendance of more than 100. The highlight of the dinner was the announcement of the 2010 Pennsylvania Immunization Champions. An Immunization Champion is an individual or group who works in the state of Pennsylvania to overcome barriers to immunization and other challenges that results in the enhanced promotion and delivery of immunizations for all Pennsylvania residents across their lifespan.
2010 Immunization Champion Award winners
Community Impact Award:
York Adams Metropolitan Medical Response System
Ronald J. Springer & Robbin Melnyk, Cambria County Emergency Services
Pennsylvania Leadership and Advocacy Award:
Mary Jane Costa, MS, BS, RN
Professional Leadership & Advocacy Award:
Julie L. Olenak, PharmD
Outstanding Service Award:
Cherry Tree Family Medicine
Outstanding Advocate Award:
Tracy Scheirer, MSNc, BS, RN
Outstanding Voice for Vaccination Award:
Dr. Richard A. Papa
Immunization Visionary Award:
Freyda Neyman, MD