The Health Care Heroes awards, presented by BizTimes Milwaukee, salute the accomplishments of people and organizations making a positive difference on the front lines of health care. Here is the full list of the 2019 Health Care Heroes Award winners: Lifetime Achievement

• Martin Schreiber, Former governor of Wisconsin, author of “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver”

Advancements in Health Care: Honors a company or individual primarily responsible for a scientific or discovery or for the development of a new medical product or procedure.

• Dr. Katja Kovacic, Gastroenterologist, Children’s Wisconsin

Behavioral Health: Honors an individual or an organization for their leadership, commitment and care on behavioral health issues.

• Crisis Resource Centers
• Dr. Terri deRoon-Cassini, Associate professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Dr. Adel Korkor, Founder, A.B Korkor Foundation for Mental Health

Community Service: Honors an individual or an organization for leadership in focusing on solving a particular health care issue.

• Monica Hebl, Dentist/owner, Burleigh Dental
• Joshua Knox, Physician assistant/clinical associate professor, Marquette University

Executive Leadership: Honors a senior-level individual who demonstrates strong skills in leading their organization in quality care, collaboration and financial management.

• Cheryl A. Maurana, PhD, Professor of Population Health and Senior Vice President for Strategic Academic Partnerships, Medical College of Wisconsin

First Responder: Honors a person who arrived on the scene of a healthcare emergency utilizing their training to treat and comfort the patient in need.

• Ladonna Davis, Licensed practical nurse , Community Care

Health Care Staff: Honors an individual who has made a significant difference in the well-being of others.

• Fabiola De Chico, Community health coordinator, Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Bryan Lewis, Assistant to the dean for health-related professions, UW-Parkside

Nurse: Honors an individual from the nursing field whose performance on the job is considered exemplary by patients, peers and physicians.

• Barb Burmeister, Registered nurse, Froedtert Hospital
• Jeffrey Couillard, Registered nurse, Advanced Pain Management

Physician: Honors a physician whose performance on the job is considered exemplary by patients and peers.

• Dr. Madelaine Tully, Family practice physician, Progressive Community Health Centers

Volunteer: Honors an individual who has done volunteer work for the good of one or more people or the entire community.

• Dr. Peter Geiss, Medical director, Lake Area Free Clinic

Special Impact Award:

• Children’s Wisconsin, Discovered that vaping is causing serious lung problems in teenagers

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