UAB Synopsis, Vol. 24, No. 30, August 8, 2005
The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized UAB Health System contributions at its annual Metro Board of Directors meeting in June. Marilyn Henry, University Hospital associate vice president, won the "Volunteer of the Year" award for heading up the Health System's very successful 2004 HeartWalk campaign. Health System CEO David Hoidal accepted the "Corporate Award" on behalf of UAB Health System. A "Distinguished Service Award" was presented to Administrative Director of Cardiology Services Susan Conrad for leadership in coordinating the hospital's goals for the 2004 HeartWalk.
Additionally, J Vann Martin, Mitsa Trigg, and Amy Cope from hospital facilities planning received "Special Service Awards" for the team that raised the largest sum of money at HeartWalk. Martin was the single largest fundraiser for the event.
The 2004 HeartWalk raised more than $805,000. Of that, UAB Health System presented more than $177,000, with the hospital raising some $70,000. The hospital hopes to raise $100,000 from the 2005 HeartWalk at the Summit on August 27.