AMA Foundation 2009 Excellence in Medicine Awards

The 2009 AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Awards dinner was held in Washington D.C. on March 9, 2009. These awards recognize those who exemplify the highest values of altruism, compassion, leadership and dedication to patient care.
Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA founded the Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic in Alabama and has rebuilt the clinic three times, after Hurricanes George and Katrina, as well as a fire. One third of this small fishing village is comprised of immigrants from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos and more than 1 in 5 families live below the poverty level.
Deadline for 2010 nominations is November 16, 2009!
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If there were more ppl like her in the world today, it would be a better place!
WhAt a beautiful person! Inside and out!