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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

  • Jun 14, 2018
  • Jun 14, 2018 Updated Mar 5, 2019
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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Guests meet before the Influential Health and Medical Leaders event at the Desert Diamond Casino on Wednesday, June 13. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Before the event began, guests mingled and enjoyed a cocktail hour by the Desert Diamond Casino. 

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Guests waited in line to grab a cocktail before settling in for the awards ceremony and dinner at the Influential Health and Medial Leaders awards.

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Nominees sat surrounded by family and friends as they enjoyed dinner and waited to find out the results of the Influential Health and Medial Leaders awards. 

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Tohono O’odham Chairman Edward Manuel addressed the crowd thanking the medical professionals in the room for the work they do, and welcomed everyone to the Desert Diamond Casino. 

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All of the finalists posed for a group photo to celebrate the work and service that they provide for the Tucson community. Each finalist was nominated for the outstanding work that they do. 

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D. is the Director of the UA Sarver Heart Center, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Cardiology in the University of Arizona's College of Medicine. 

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D., started off the evening welcoming and congratulating all of the finalists and emphasizing the importance of compression-only CPR. 

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Audience members listened to the welcoming words of Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D. at the beginning of the awards ceremony. 

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.d. explained some of the work she does with medical students at the University of Arizona. 

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D., addressed the crowd at the Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards 2018.

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The first category of the evening was Outstanding Children's Care, won by Dr. George Hobeich, M.D., a board certified pediatrician and Clinic Associate Professor at Mid Western University and A.T. Still University.  

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Dr. Aaron Scheff, D.C., of Chiropractic Balance Center won in the category of Outstanding Chiropractic. 

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Jane Povone accepted the award for Outstanding Dental on behalf of her coworker Dr. Mark McMahon, founder of Coyote Dental. 

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Pima Dermatology won the award for Outstanding Dermatology at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards. Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph congratulated Pima Dermatology Co-Owner Dr. Matthew Beal, M.D. 

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Dr. Sarah Schram, M.D. shared a few works of thanks with the crowd as she and fellow co-owner Dr. Matthew Beal, M.D. accepted their award for Outstanding Dermatology. 

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Dr. Sarah Schram, M.D. and Dr. Matthew Beal, M.D., co-owners of Pima Dermatology, accepted their award for Outstanding Dermatology at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards. 

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Dr. Sean McCafferty won first place for the award of Outstanding Eye Care. He founded Arizona Eye Consultants in 2001.

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Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, hugger her coworker after winning the award for Outstanding Health and Fitness. 

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Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, was presented her award for Outstanding Health and Fitness by Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph.

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Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, shared words of gratitude with the crowd after accepting her award. 

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Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, posed with her co-worker to celebrate her award.

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Chief Cheryl Horvath of Tubac Fire District emceed the Influential Health and Medical Leaders awards on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

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Dr. Jeannette Wendt of Territory Neurology & Research Institute won first place for the category of Outstanding Heart/Neurology. 

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Dr. Jeannette Wendt was overtaken with emotion as she accepted her award for Outstanding Heart/Neurology. Dr. Wendt has spent her career dedicated to finding the best possible treatments for neurological disease. 

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Once leaving the stage, Dr. Jeannette Wendt danced her way back to her seat to celebrate with friends and coworkers of Territory Neurology & Research Institute. 

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Valerie Rittenhouse, RN, accepted her award for Outstanding Nurse at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards.

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Valerie Rittenhouse thanked her coworkers and patients for their nomination for the Outstanding Nurse award.

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Valerie Rittenhouse, RN, posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Emil Annabi, M.D., of Pima Pain Center stood to massive applause to receive his award for Outstanding Pain Management. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph congratulated Dr. Emil Annabi and presented him with the Outstanding Pain Management Award. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Emil Annabi thanked his nearly two full tables of friends, family and coworkers, and mentioned he felt an unusual sensation of speechlessness as he accepted his award for Outstanding Pain Management. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Emil Annabi posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath to accept his award for Outstanding Pain Management. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Nolan Shifren accepted his award for Outstanding Physical Therapy. Dr. Shifren was inspired to dedicate his life to physical therapy after being an award winning swimmer in South Africa. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Nolan Shifren thanked his family and patients as he accepted his award for Outstanding Physical Therapy. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Nolan Shifren posed with his award next to Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Jaime Moenster of Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of Arizona accepted her award for Outstanding Plastic Surgery. Dr. Moenster works on breast reconstructive surgery for women who have had breast cancer. 

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Dr. Jaime Moenster thanked her friends, family and patients as she accepted the award for Outstanding Plastic Surgery.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Jamie Moenster posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath after accepting her award for Outstanding Plastic Surgery. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Lynette E. Jaramillo and Agnes C. Poore, founders of Casa de la Luz Hospice accepted their award for Outstanding Senior Care/Hospice. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Agnes C. Poore, co-founder of Casa de la Luz Hospice thanked friends and family as she and Lynette E. Jaramillo accepted their award for Outstanding Senior Care/Hospice. 

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Casa de la Luz was awarded first place for Outstanding Senior Care/Hospice.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Mary Boyer accepted the award for Outstanding Veterinarian on behalf of Dr. Kayla R. Boyer, DVM. Dr. Boyer is the founder of Speedway Veterinary Hospital.

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Mary Boyer gave a shout-out to the winner, Dr. Kayla Boyer, who was in attendance but on crutches at the moment. Dr. Boyer won the award for Outstanding Veterinarian.  

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Dr. Becky G. Farley, PT, MS, Ph.D., won the award for Outstanding Medical Research for her work studying the effects of exercise for Parkinson disease patients. 

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Dr. Margaret Higgins, Ph.D. won the award for Outstanding Outreach. Dr. Higgins is the Executive Director of The Haven. 

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Dr. Margaret Higgins thanked her coworkers and friends as she accepted the award for Outstanding Outreach. 

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Dr. Margaret Higgins posed with Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Hovath and Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph after accepting her award. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Kim Chimene accepted the award for Outstanding In-Patient Facility for Northwest Healthcare. 

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Kim Chimene mentioned the entire staff at Northwest Healthcare that make their work possible as she accepted the award for Outstanding In-Patient Facility.

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Kim Chimene of Northwest Healthcare posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath.

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Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D., M.D. won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the June, 13 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards 2018.

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Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D., M.D. thanked her family and coworkers as she accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Herbst is a board-certified endocrinologist and associate professor at the University of Arizona. She works to treat patients with fat and lymphatic disorders. 

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Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D, M.D. posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath after accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award. 

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Finalists at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards also each received an award to commemorate their achievements in the medical field. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Guests meet before the Influential Health and Medical Leaders event at the Desert Diamond Casino on Wednesday, June 13. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Before the event began, guests mingled and enjoyed a cocktail hour by the Desert Diamond Casino. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Guests waited in line to grab a cocktail before settling in for the awards ceremony and dinner at the Influential Health and Medial Leaders awards.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Nominees sat surrounded by family and friends as they enjoyed dinner and waited to find out the results of the Influential Health and Medial Leaders awards. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Tohono O’odham Chairman Edward Manuel addressed the crowd thanking the medical professionals in the room for the work they do, and welcomed everyone to the Desert Diamond Casino. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018*

All of the finalists posed for a group photo to celebrate the work and service that they provide for the Tucson community. Each finalist was nominated for the outstanding work that they do. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D. is the Director of the UA Sarver Heart Center, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Cardiology in the University of Arizona's College of Medicine. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D., started off the evening welcoming and congratulating all of the finalists and emphasizing the importance of compression-only CPR. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Audience members listened to the welcoming words of Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D. at the beginning of the awards ceremony. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.d. explained some of the work she does with medical students at the University of Arizona. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, M.D., Ph.D., addressed the crowd at the Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards 2018.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

The first category of the evening was Outstanding Children's Care, won by Dr. George Hobeich, M.D., a board certified pediatrician and Clinic Associate Professor at Mid Western University and A.T. Still University.  

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Aaron Scheff, D.C., of Chiropractic Balance Center won in the category of Outstanding Chiropractic. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Jane Povone accepted the award for Outstanding Dental on behalf of her coworker Dr. Mark McMahon, founder of Coyote Dental. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Pima Dermatology won the award for Outstanding Dermatology at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards. Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph congratulated Pima Dermatology Co-Owner Dr. Matthew Beal, M.D. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Sarah Schram, M.D. shared a few works of thanks with the crowd as she and fellow co-owner Dr. Matthew Beal, M.D. accepted their award for Outstanding Dermatology. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Sarah Schram, M.D. and Dr. Matthew Beal, M.D., co-owners of Pima Dermatology, accepted their award for Outstanding Dermatology at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Sean McCafferty won first place for the award of Outstanding Eye Care. He founded Arizona Eye Consultants in 2001.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, hugger her coworker after winning the award for Outstanding Health and Fitness. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, was presented her award for Outstanding Health and Fitness by Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph.

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, shared words of gratitude with the crowd after accepting her award. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Cheryl Abraham, FNP, posed with her co-worker to celebrate her award.

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Chief Cheryl Horvath of Tubac Fire District emceed the Influential Health and Medical Leaders awards on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Jeannette Wendt of Territory Neurology & Research Institute won first place for the category of Outstanding Heart/Neurology. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018*

Dr. Jeannette Wendt was overtaken with emotion as she accepted her award for Outstanding Heart/Neurology. Dr. Wendt has spent her career dedicated to finding the best possible treatments for neurological disease. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Once leaving the stage, Dr. Jeannette Wendt danced her way back to her seat to celebrate with friends and coworkers of Territory Neurology & Research Institute. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Valerie Rittenhouse, RN, accepted her award for Outstanding Nurse at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards.

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Valerie Rittenhouse thanked her coworkers and patients for their nomination for the Outstanding Nurse award.

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Valerie Rittenhouse, RN, posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Emil Annabi, M.D., of Pima Pain Center stood to massive applause to receive his award for Outstanding Pain Management. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph congratulated Dr. Emil Annabi and presented him with the Outstanding Pain Management Award. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Emil Annabi thanked his nearly two full tables of friends, family and coworkers, and mentioned he felt an unusual sensation of speechlessness as he accepted his award for Outstanding Pain Management. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Emil Annabi posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath to accept his award for Outstanding Pain Management. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Nolan Shifren accepted his award for Outstanding Physical Therapy. Dr. Shifren was inspired to dedicate his life to physical therapy after being an award winning swimmer in South Africa. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Nolan Shifren thanked his family and patients as he accepted his award for Outstanding Physical Therapy. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Nolan Shifren posed with his award next to Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Jaime Moenster of Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of Arizona accepted her award for Outstanding Plastic Surgery. Dr. Moenster works on breast reconstructive surgery for women who have had breast cancer. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Jaime Moenster thanked her friends, family and patients as she accepted the award for Outstanding Plastic Surgery.

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Jamie Moenster posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath after accepting her award for Outstanding Plastic Surgery. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Lynette E. Jaramillo and Agnes C. Poore, founders of Casa de la Luz Hospice accepted their award for Outstanding Senior Care/Hospice. 

  • JD Fitzgerald Photography
Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Agnes C. Poore, co-founder of Casa de la Luz Hospice thanked friends and family as she and Lynette E. Jaramillo accepted their award for Outstanding Senior Care/Hospice. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Casa de la Luz was awarded first place for Outstanding Senior Care/Hospice.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Mary Boyer accepted the award for Outstanding Veterinarian on behalf of Dr. Kayla R. Boyer, DVM. Dr. Boyer is the founder of Speedway Veterinary Hospital.

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Mary Boyer gave a shout-out to the winner, Dr. Kayla Boyer, who was in attendance but on crutches at the moment. Dr. Boyer won the award for Outstanding Veterinarian.  

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Becky G. Farley, PT, MS, Ph.D., won the award for Outstanding Medical Research for her work studying the effects of exercise for Parkinson disease patients. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Margaret Higgins, Ph.D. won the award for Outstanding Outreach. Dr. Higgins is the Executive Director of The Haven. 

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Influential Health and Medical Leaders 2018

Dr. Margaret Higgins thanked her coworkers and friends as she accepted the award for Outstanding Outreach. 

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Dr. Margaret Higgins posed with Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Hovath and Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph after accepting her award. 

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Kim Chimene accepted the award for Outstanding In-Patient Facility for Northwest Healthcare. 

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Kim Chimene mentioned the entire staff at Northwest Healthcare that make their work possible as she accepted the award for Outstanding In-Patient Facility.

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Kim Chimene of Northwest Healthcare posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath.

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Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D., M.D. won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the June, 13 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards 2018.

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Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D., M.D. thanked her family and coworkers as she accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Herbst is a board-certified endocrinologist and associate professor at the University of Arizona. She works to treat patients with fat and lymphatic disorders. 

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Dr. Karen Herbst, Ph.D, M.D. posed with Tucson Local Media President and Publisher Jason Joseph and Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath after accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award. 

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Finalists at the 2018 Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards also each received an award to commemorate their achievements in the medical field. 

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