Nominee |
Reason |
Impact |
| Nominee: Law Collins Nominee Division: Affiliates Submitted By: Christina Yglesias |
When we approached Law about hosting online workout classes for staff after the AHF Fitness gym was closed, he was immediately on board. We asked if he could host a one or twice weekly class, but he went way above and beyond and is hosting 4 classes a day, 3 times a week! | The livestreamed workouts are helping AHF employees and staff stay fit, positive, and motivated in a difficult time. |
| Nominee: Jose L. Ramos Nominee Division: Sales Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
Jose has been nothing but supportive to help our Pharmacy department during this time of COVID preparation and action. | Jose has provided support in San Francisco as well as San Diego with our Pharmacy Specialists: Clinton, Patrick and Josh. I wanted to formally extend the utmost gratitude and extol you for jumping in and helping us in any way possible. Thank you for volunteering for a ride-along, and spreading good cheer and positive spirits to our PSL-Courier team. You are just awesome and I’m so thankful to you and your team! |
| Nominee: Laura Boudreau Nominee Division: Executive/Administrative Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
Laura has been so calm and cool during the COVID preparation and action plans. | This past weekend, she even dropped by our Gardena Central Refill and bought everyone lunch. Thank you Laura for making your rounds and showing support. You are so fantastic for keeping up morale! |
| Nominee: Edward Bruna Nominee Division: Information Technology Submitted By: Lauren Siongco |
Ed stayed well beyond his given work schedule to help everyone get set up with their VPN/remote access for working from home. He was patient and precise in helping me while also assisting many other staff simultaneously! Our team would not be able to work from home during this uncertain time if it weren’t for Ed. | Ed is dedicated to his work and is always willing to help anyone. He and our IT department make it possible for every other department to do their jobs! |
| Nominee: Adam Zweig Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
When Dr Zweig heard that there was distress in Valley Pharmacy in regards to COVID-19, he suggested an in-service and make himself available for Questions & Answers to help minimize anxiety. | I am just so thankful for Dr Zweig’s initiative and motivation to help support Pharmacy. Historically, Dr Zweig has always been willing to jump in and provide any help and remains engaged with Pharmacy operations. Pharmacy appreciates his attitude and willingness to help! Thank you Dr Zweig for making yourself available and providing your expertise. It’s incredible to see the teamwork in AHF at this time of COVID-19 worries. |
| Nominee: Dr. Sandra Win Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Daniel Moore, RN |
Dr. Sandra Win is the Medical Director of our Oakland HCC. She has been limited physically by a temporary disability that makes it difficult to ambulate around the office. Despite this challenge she has continued seeing patients and bringing a team spirit to the clinic. Her patients report she is kind, responsive, thorough and a good listener. | Dr. Win’s thorough assessments have had a direct impact on my ability to address our patients’ psychosocial issues. She does an excellent job with her assessments that always view the patient as a whole and clue me into the case management needs of our diverse patient population. She is Patient-Centered, Values Employees, Respects Diversity, and Fights for What’s Right. |
| Nominee: Daniel Moore Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Daniel Moore |
Dr. Sandra Win is the Medical Director of our Oakland HCC. She has been limited physically by a temporary disability that makes it difficult to ambulate around the office. Despite this challenge she has continued seeing patients and bringing a team spirit to the clinic. Her patients report she is kind, responsive, thorough and a good listener. | Dr. Win’s thorough assessments have had a direct impact on my ability to address our patients’ psychosocial issues. She does an excellent job with her assessments that always view the patient as a whole and clue me into the case management needs of our diverse patient population. She is Patient-Centered, Values Employees, Respects Diversity, and Fights for What’s Right. |
| Nominee: Maksida Sabackic Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
Maxie has gone above and beyond to support Castro Pharmacy | We are indebted to Maxie for her selfless (team before self) attitude. She has been able to persevere and support our staffing deficiencies in Castro Pharmacy, and we recognize her efforts as extraordinary. Thank you Maxie. Take care of yourself. We need you!! |
| Nominee: Sophia Bobele Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
I observed that Sophia really stepped up and streamlined organization in Gardena. Even though she does not work in the Central Refill Center per se, and works in an adjacent office, she was willing to make sure everyone received their after-hours fobs. Thank you Sophia for really helping out. I appreciate you! | When I came into the Gardena office to conduct interviews, I noticed that Sophia had a set of after-hours key fobs to distribute to our Gardena Pharmacy Staff. It’s efforts like these that really make me so grateful for the team efforts we’re blessed with at AHF. Thank you again Sophia. It meant a lot. |
| Nominee: Rachel Peña Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
Rachel’s dedication and focus towards supporting AHF’s mission is so commendable. Her pharmacy operates M-F yet she has committed to coming in on a Saturday to provide our patient’s with an extra supply during the time of COVID-19. | Rachel has been focused and committed from day 1. When she was hired, it was around Christmas time and New Year’s Day and she still traveled to Los Angeles and dedicated time for training and on-boarding. She has been a great asset all the way through. Rachel is very engaged with our partners next door at the Healthcare Center and it’s clear that she has streamlined a lot in term of process and workflow. |
| Nominee: Mary McHugh Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
Kate went above and beyond to help our patient who lives in a very remote area. Said patient can only communicate via email and Kate went the extra mile to make sure AHF Pharmacy keeps in regular contact with our patient and provided VIP “Concierge” service. | Kate handled our San Diego patient’s orders before her maternity leave, and remained professional and kind before and after her Leave of Absence. Kate has restored faith in our San Diego patients and must be given the acknowledgement and recognition for her top performance. Thank you Kate for keeping up the “high-touch” service and going the extra mile. We appreciate the dedication. Well done! |
| Nominee: Janette Alvarez Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Mike McVicker |
Janette is holding a daily huddle with her team to provide clear direction on COVID policy and procedural updates. As a result, each of the HCCs is implementing changes seamlessly and patients feel cared for and safe. Staff is also calm and each one understands their role. | Values staff. Values patients. Nimble.
Clear communication and directives allow our teams to be nimble and convey confidence to eachother and our customers. |
| Nominee: Dierdre Wallace Nominee Division: Sales Submitted By: Xavier Wehe |
Here we are, in the middle of COVID19 Emergency, and Dierdre offered herself to assist us with the hundreds of calls we have to make to our clients in order to get their medications on time. Dierdre has became and amazing resource in time of crisis. | Thanks to Dierdre’s willingness to assist we were able to schedule all our deliveries guaranteeing continuation of therapy and adherence of our patient. We highly appreciate her cooperation. |
| Nominee: Christina Geoghagen-Misciagna Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Kelly Capozzi |
Through this terrible COVID19 crisis Christina has been the finest example of a true TEAM PLAYER! Christina has gone ABOVE & BEYOND all measures and has been jumping in to help others in other departments as well as helping to reach out to personal connections to obtain much needed supplies for our Pharmacies, HCC’s and drivers. |
As a result of Christinas support she has been able to get a significant supply of masks and has been sending them out to those locations in need. |
| Nominee: Mike McKany Nominee Division: Public Health Division Submitted By: Adam Sukhija-Cohen |
Mike McKany has been working tirelessly to keep the AHF Public Health Division operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PHD Research team was assigned to document the status of all PHD staff, which means daily reporting between 8:00AM and 10:00PM PST for 200+ staff members. Mike McKany is based in Broward County, FL, which is three hours ahead of the PHD Research team in Los Angeles County, CA. Mike has been immediately accessible to PHD Research to complete the daily PHD staff database, often until midnight EST. Mike demonstrates his commitment to serve AHF clients during this emergency while remaining imperturbable. PHD Research is successful in its emergency response role because of PHD leaders like Mike McKany. | While AHF regularly tackles infectious disease and epidemics, COVID-19 tests the limits of this organization and the Public Health Division. Mike McKany ensures all PHD modalities have the staffing, resources, and knowledge to continue to serve clients’ healthcare needs. Mike’s presence is pivotal at this time, and he demonstrates his leadership every day–and through the night. Mike’s efforts help PHD Research and the entire Division remain available, accountable, and responsive. |
| Nominee: Cleveland HCC Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Rebecca Strong |
The Cleveland HCC takes going “above and beyond” to their collective core. There is nothing they won’t do for their patients even in the midst of a global pandemic. The cool and collected manner that each displays has a ripple effect throughout the building, and we are all much better for it. | The Cleveland HCC takes going “above and beyond” to their collective core. There is nothing they won’t do for their patients even in the midst of a global pandemic. The cool and collected manner that each displays has a ripple effect throughout the building, and we are all much better for it. |
| Nominee: Santiago Leal Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
I cannot cannot cannot state enough kind words about Santiago Leal. What he did for our Castro (San Francisco) Pharmacy patients during the time of the coronavirus was outstanding and way way way above and beyond. | Yesterday, Santiago Leal took his car and drove from Los Angeles to San Francisco to help deliver medications to our drivers. We would be in awful shape if not for Santiago Leal and his kind, generous, selfless heart. He didn’t even question the directive and rose to the occasion. Our PSL-Couriers are the heart and soul of AHF and they are true Pharmacy Service Liaisons. PSL-Couriers are the face of AHF and they represent the best. |
| Nominee: Brian Scott Nominee Division: Affiliates Submitted By: Tracy Jones |
Brian has gone over and above during this crisis period to help his clients. | Brian has remained in the office caring for difficult clients during this very challenging period. He never complains and is always supportive of his co-workers. He so deserves this award! |
| Nominee: Keith Williams Nominee Division: Public Health Division Submitted By: Tracy Jones |
Keith is always the first to step up to handle the difficult jobs. He is an incredible person and an outstanding employee. He truly deserves an award for his leadership and dedication during this difficult crisis period. | Keith has worked through the crisis period for the limited staffing requirements of this virus. He has worked wherever needed and he performs with professionalism and grace. |
| Nominee: Edward Bruna Nominee Division: Information Technology Submitted By: Roche Palileo |
I wish to recognize and commend Ed for his dedicated work in providing support and attending to my work needs and to my team. Despite competing work requests coming from different directions he is able to prioritize his work to attend to each and everyone’s need. He is very resourceful and diligent to find the best solution to the problem or a given situation. Although, he shows his frustration with you at times, he meant well. He is very helpful and works with you and always willing to provide assistance. | His work attitude is above and beyond to make everyone’s work less interrupted or with as little or no stoppage at all. Way to go Ed! |
| Nominee: AJ Alegria Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Janette Alvarez Raue |
I have had many leaders in AHF. AJ by far is the best. He not only leads by example, he is organized, a natural leader. He guides the Ops team like no other. We have processes in place and we are changing the culture at the clinics. I am grateful and blessed to be part of this team.. With the COVID-19 issues picking up speed, AJ is driving the course and leading …. |
I have had many leaders in AHF. AJ by far is the best. He not only leads by example, he is organized, a natural leader. He guides the Ops team like no other. We have processes in place and we are changing the culture at the clinics. I am grateful and blessed to be part of this team.. With the COVID-19 issues picking up speed, AJ is driving the course and leading …. |
| Nominee: Maryland Healthcare Center Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Michel McVicker-Weaver |
The Temple Hills team has assisted the K Street time on numerous occasions since the departure of our Medical Assistant. Christina and Dominita have provided on-site support and helped train temporary staff and Lori has covered the phones and front desk at Temple Hills in their absence on top of her standard medical case management load. Dr. Doonquah has been flexible and identified areas where her staff can assist with the deficiencies at the K St site. | It’s above and beyond for this team to see the needs of another healthcare center and to prioritize consistency of care for AHF patients by offering their services. |
| Nominee: Christine Nyambati Nominee Division: Managed Care Submitted By: Michel McVicker-Weaver |
Christine has stepped in to assist with vitals and triage at K Street in the absence of a medical assistant. She is doing this on top of her duties as medical case manager. | Christine is following the ethos of AHF and going where the need is the greatest. She identified an area of need in her healthcare center and applied her experience and expertise to maintain the flow of patient care. |
| Nominee: Alcidia (“Allie”) Stern Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Pamela Merritt, M.D. |
Random Act of Kindness. | Ms. Stern, helped a person in need who was not a client/patient with AHF. She assisted two medical assistants (Sophia Vega and Cassandra Perez) to give a man aid who needed it. During admin time, it was noticed by these ladies that there was a man at the bus stop across the street from the HCC who was struggling. This man was wheelchair bound but he was not in his wheelchair but on the bus bench trying his best to put on pants he had gotten from the Goodwill store. He could not get the pants up and was there on the bench without any pants on. His wheelchair rolled into the busy main street. While all this was going on, traffic had stopped due to a train passing but no one stopped to help this man. Even the city bus came but the bus driver drove around the wheelchair and kept going. Ms. Stern (and the medical assistants), with gloves in hand, hastily went across the street to help the man. They helped him dress, got the wheelchair out of the street and placed the man back into his chair. He gave them a bi |
| Nominee: Melissa Bordenave Nominee Division: Executive/Administrative Submitted By: Staci Mullins |
Melissa has worked tirelessly on oversight of a Chicago grant, many times giving additional time out of her day to help with ensuring all requests from the funder are submitted within the deadlines. There have been multiple changes to this grant and she has showcased her expertise through communications and contract metrics. She makes herself accessible to the local team for questions and is always helpful in providing solid advice. | Melissa’s efforts will ensure monies are being utilized correctly and performance measures are being hit, providing a stronger rapport with our funder and allowing our Chicago team a way to maximize efforts in prevention services. |
| Nominee: Becky Fish Nominee Division: Finance Submitted By: Merrill Spicker |
Becky is a dedicated team player. She offers her support for the group and takes on additional responsibilities to ensure that work is completed timely, accurately and efficiently. She has a drive to identify solutions to improve the work and work product within and for the team. Her positive demeanor and commitment are recognized by her teammates and leadership. | Becky’s drive for improvement ensures that AHF accounting and financial analysis is completed timely, accurately and efficiently. |
| Nominee: Trang Nguyen Nominee Division: Finance Submitted By: Merrill Spicker |
Trang is a dedicated and passionate team player. She always offers her support to the group and takes on additional responsibilities to ensure that work is completed timely, accurately and efficiently. She has a drive to identify solutions to improve the work and work product within and for the team. Her positive demeanor and strong work ethic are recognized by her teammates and leadership. | Trang’s drive for improvement ensures that AHF accounting and financial analysis is completed timely, accurately and efficiently. She exemplifies passion and teamwork. |
| Nominee: Kalyani Navaratnam Nominee Division: Finance Submitted By: Merrill Spicker |
Kay is a dedicated and passionate team leader. She always offers her support for the group and takes on additional responsibilities to ensure that all work is completed timely, accurately and efficiently. She has a drive to identify solutions to improve the work and work product within and for the team. Her positive demeanor and strong work ethic are recognized by her teammates and leadership. | Kay’s drive for improvement ensures that AHF accounting and financial analysis is completed timely, accurately and efficiently. She exemplifies passion and teamwork. |
| Nominee: Abigael Wilson Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Janette Alvarez |
Abigail has shown extreme team leader ship in the Benning Road office. The office has staffing issues at this time and she has stepped up to the plate to help us address the clinic flow the nursing after hours care and to help Dr. Matty run the office | Abigail’s efforts to help the mission because she make sure that each patient is taken care of and make their appointments and help with the clinic flow. |
| Nominee: Yiovanni Alfonso Nominee Division: Managed Care Submitted By: |
I’ve been receiving the services of Yiovanni Alfonso for several years by now. Yiovanni has helped me tremendously. Yiovanni has given to me his time and patience, he has put all his knowledge to service me. I’ve been feeling not a case manager but a family or friend giving me a hand through this difficult time of my life. Without his help it had been completely different to me. Yiovanni should be an example to follow by many. There’s no doubt he makes me happy every time. His company should be proud to have him as a part of the staff of professionals. From the bottom of my heart thank you for having him part of this. |
Thanks to Yiovanni I have a better knowledge and control of my health. He not only has provided me with assistance to take care of my condition but also has given me enough resources to learn about how to improve my life for the days and years to come. Mr. Alfonso gives me life!!! |
| Nominee: Annette Gonzalez Nominee Division: Public Health Division Submitted By: Carlos Orellana |
Acknowledging the hard work Annette has shown, and given to our PHD location. | Annette has owned her position within our Public Health Division, locally and nationally. Since day one Annette has been on top of our building’s needs, always offering a helping hand, and has consistently worked with very little supervision. Annette not only handles our on site Public Health Division staff, but she also works with the AHF Global department staff that is currently stationed at our PHD La Brea location. I see a bright future ahead for Annette as I know for a fact she will continue to grow within AHF. Thank you very much. |
| Nominee: AHF Oakland Park HCC Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Pamela Merritt, M.D. |
Random Act of Kindness | Ms. Stern, helped a person in need who was not a client/patient with AHF. She assisted two medical assistants (Sophia Vega and Cassandra Perez) to give a man aid who needed it. During admin time, it was noticed by these ladies that there was a man at the bus stop across the street from the HCC who was struggling. This man was wheelchair bound but he was not in his wheelchair but on the bus bench trying his best to put on pants he had gotten from the Goodwill store. He could not get the pants up and was there on the bench without any pants on. His wheelchair rolled into the busy main street. While all this was going on, traffic had stopped due to a train passing but no one stopped to help this man. Even the city bus came but the bus driver drove around the wheelchair and kept going. Ms. Stern (and the medical assistants), with gloves in hand, hastily went across the street to help the man. They helped him dress, got the wheelchair out of the street and placed the man back into his chair. He gave them |
| Nominee: Brittney Swan Nominee Division: Human Resources Submitted By: Adam Sukhija-Cohen |
Brittney Swan is a supportive and effective member of the Human Resources Talent Acquisition team. Brittney has been pivotal in helping PHD Research find, interview, and hire new employees. Recently, PHD Research hired a new Research Program Manager, a position that had been difficult to fill. Brittney worked closely with PHD Research to find eligible candidates and coordinate interviews. Brittney’s unwavering assistance ensured PHD Research could hire the best candidate for the position. | AHF’s success in helping clients is due to passionate, devoted, and perspicacious staff members. The Human Resources Talent Acquisition team are pivotal in finding candidates who can fulfill AHF’s mission. The PHD Research team is indebted to Brittney Swan because she has found incredible candidates for our distinct positions, including the Research Program Manager and the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist. |
| Nominee: Uyen-Vy (Melanie) Nguyen Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Elizabeth Camper |
Melanie displays outstanding customer service on a daily basis and our customers love talking to her! She is always kind and willing to lend a hand or just listen when they need someone to talk to. I so appreciate her positive attitude and love having her in our pharmacy! | One of our customers called today just to tell me what an amazing customer service experience he had with Melanie. He described her as “outstanding” and wanted me to know how incredibly helpful she was over the phone. Thank you Melanie! |
| Nominee: Aaron Tecklenburg Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Elizabeth Camper |
Aaron is extremely reliable and is always willing to take on additional responsibilities on a daily basis. He is always calm and patient, even in the most stressful situations. I so appreciate his kindness and respect that he has for our patients, staff, and providers. | Aaron’s contribution to our team and AHF as a whole improves the lives of our patients on a daily basis. His dedication to the mission of AHF is impressive and he serves as an example to the rest of our staff. Thank you for all your hard work Aaron! We couldn’t do it without you! |
| Nominee: Christina Salmon Nominee Division: Managed Care Submitted By: Patrick Saint Fleur |
Christina Salmon, MSN, APRN, is the Medical Case Manager (MCM) for Palm Beach Ryan White. Her knowledge of the Case Management processes with her ability to teach the new MCM of the Ryan White software training. In the spirit of Radical Cooperation, she has helped in all things, Ryan White. Most recently, in the implementation of a new software system in Miami Dade and the training of the Miami MCM team. | Christina’s dynamic organizational skills enable her to adapt well to the daily needs of the job. She went above and beyond training the new software system in Miami Dade. This means she can take charge of any project thrown at her and still work to guidelines. She is encouraging and helpful to colleagues because she understands the importance of collaborating to achieve successful client outcomes. |
| Nominee: Sophia Vega AND Cassandra Perez Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Pamela Merritt, M.D. |
Random Acts of Kindness Hard working, compassionate, giving and quick thinking. |
Ms. Sophia Vega and Ms. Cassandra Perez, both Medical Assistants of the AHF OPK HCC came to the aide and rescue of a man in need. During administration time, both were doing their work when Ms. Perez notice out of her office window a man who was alone, seated on the bench at the bus stop across the street from the HCC. She could see that the man was partially dressed, undressed from the waist down, struggling to sit sit up and was unable to dress himself. He tried several times to put his pants on but was only able to put one pant leg in but not the other. In his attempt his wheelchair rolled into the street. (The bus that eventually came paused but the bus driver never stopped but went around the wheelchair). Ms. Vega called the non-emergency number of law enforcement to report this man needing assistance (but the aid of law enforcement never came until much later after he was already helped). The two ladies immediately went to help the man; gloves in hand, crossed the street and went to help d |
| Nominee: Vahe Lepedjian Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Anonymous |
Working as PIC without PIC benefits, as a staff pharmacist, in itself is above and beyond. | Vahe is the kindest person I know. He dispenses so much of himself into others. His good energy is infectious. Not only is he pleasant to work with, but he’s as bright as a Chanel suit taking an evening gondola ride. He is clinically up-to-date, quick as rattlesnake on a hot Arizona day, and a person we can all trust. In between working as the PIC of Hollywood, ensuring the metrics are up to par, staff is enjoying work, and providers are attended to- Vahe is the pharmacist we should all strive to be like. I almost want to write Vahe in for the presidential ballot. |
| Nominee: Aracelis Febo Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Jomil Luna |
I would like to nominate Aracelis Febo, Office Administrator at the Bronx HCC. Aracelis or “Cely” as we call her has exhibited strong leadership skills in her position as an OA. She is truly the anchor of our Bronx HCC acting as the bridge between patient satisfaction and daily operations. She is strong in her decisions and choices and really knows the values of hard work and dedication. She is super sweet and smart and has learned so much so fast. We are so lucky to have her in the Bronx. | Cely is nimble and always willing to help out and assist as needed. She always fights for whats right, is sincerely honest, and really cares about our patients. She does her work with dignity and is always willing to go above and beyond for any staff member or patient. She is the first one to show up in the morning and is the last person to leave in the evening. She takes her job very seriously and does it with dignity and respect. She is a great asset to AHF and I can’t wait to see her go further at our great organization. |
| Nominee: Vahe Lepedjian and the Whole Hollywood Pharmacy Staff Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Jason Rockwood |
Vahe has done a great job keeping the Hollywood Pharmacy clicking on all cylinders while without a PIC. The support that he and the staff are giving the Hollywood Clinic is extraordinary! | Vahe is being Nimble and putting patient care above everything while making sure the staff is helping reach AHF’s mission of providing Cutting Edge Medication Regardless of Ability to Pay! |
| Nominee: Xavier Wehe Nominee Division: Pharmacy Submitted By: Cindy Markarian |
gold standard for how all AHF technicians should be! | yesterday we had a focus group 2.0 meeting in Melville, New York and I had the honor or spending a day with Xavier. I had a chance to hear his thoughts and experiences with AHF and was inspired and moved. Thank you Xavier for sharing your story about your trip to Venezuela with Michael. Thank you for your passion and commitment to AHF’s mission. I appreciate your energy and positive thinking. ACQC is so lucky to have you! |
| Nominee: Lewis Kunze Nominee Division: Managed Care Submitted By: Monica Rutherford |
Since joining AHF fulltime in October as our Washington DC Community Health Worker, Lewis has done an incredible job. He tirelessly reaches out to those at risk for falling out of care and encourages them to attend their appointments and be adherent to their plan of care, thereby reducing the community viral load and progressing us toward our goal of ending the HIV epidemic. | This past month, he completed 289 calls, 113 texts, 18 F2F visits, 67 successful contacts and identified/assisted 6 retention patients who had moved (180-day report) with transfer to another AHF HCC. From this 180-day report, 27 patients attended their first retention apt and 32 attended their second one during the month of February. Even more striking to me than the numbers, though, are the stories behind some of these patients. Please see a couple of Lewis’ success stories: A 25-year-old African American MSM lost in care from Spring of 2018 and was brought back to care with multiple challenges include depression, homelessness drug dependence. Due to his challenges, transportation was a huge barrier, as he couldn’t rely on the services of others all the time and he was in Safe house for young LGBTI. Our Community health worker provided LYFT to and from his home for the appointments. A case manager from safe house met him at home after he was seen. Over the course of time, the community health wo |
| Nominee: Robert Rivera Nominee Division: Information Technology Submitted By: Janette |
Robert is amazing . He is a great team member. He is always kind and ready to help us at the HCCs . He meet me today at Midtown to get my new computer ready. He went out of hi way to make sure. We went over the new laptop. I appreciate him . | Robert is always there to help me when I’m on the road with issues with IT and a specific healthcare center. He recently met me at the Midtown office to deliver my new laptop and he was able to transfer all my files without a flaw I am quite grateful for his efforts. |
| Nominee: Rig Rush Nominee Division: Marketing & Communications Submitted By: Imara Canady |
Simply put, Rig is the personification of a team-player and a true servant-leader. Rig always has a keen sense of how to be of support to all of his colleagues, and is ALWAYS there when needed to fill the gap to ensure that the impactful work of AHF is top-quality. He is a creative genius, that knows how to visually express the intended message to be shared, in a way that is always culturally and/or generationally relevant and captures the interest and attention of the target audiences. He continues to help raise the bar and to keep the flame of inspiration lit among all of us who are fortunate enough to work with him. He is deeply knowledgable and passionate about this work and continues to be a source of wisdom and insight. Many who work with him always feel a sense of calm and assurance knowing that he is involved with a project. | Please see message above! |
| Nominee: Judy McKnight Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Ozzie Perez-Maiy |
Outstanding performance for a patient in need of a respiratory medical device. Ms. Judy McKnight, Registered Medical Assistant/ Referral Coordinator at HCC North Miami Beach, upon recognizing a problem immediately assessed the situation with a non-participating PHP health plan vendor, which there was no follow up on vendor’s behalf. Ms. McKnight promptly contacted three different participating vendors, collected all necessary documents and was able to successfully obtain the needed equipment for patient/ PHP member in a timely manner. This situation, if not handled swiftly, may have caused an emergency room visit or hospital stay if not for her analytical thinking and quick response. | Nominee’s act of recognizing a high-priority situation and her prompt attention-to-detail improved the access to care for a PHP health plan member. Her performance is in accordance with the high standards and traditions of AHF public and global healthcare service. |
| Nominee: Dr. bibinagar Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Damaris Perez |
She is Always available, even though she is very busy. I have never met any other leader this willing to help and serve as much as possible.I believe she is amazing and a great example for me to follow. | B/c she has a family I believe shes really understanding of the rest of the staff. She is always thinking of the bigger picture and she encourages us to do so also. I truly believe she deserves this recognition. |
| Nominee: CELIA GARCIA Nominee Division: Department of Medicine/Healthcare Centers Submitted By: Dr Olabintan |
One Friday evening I was having a hard time getting meds sent for a homeless patient. He had a history of non compliance and I wanted to ensure he got his meds sent to the pharmacy the same day. I called a pharmacy and could not get through. Asking Celia and well after working hours she called and got my patients meds sent through around 6:45, | she is all about patient care. |
