On April 22, the Washington Health Foundation bestowed the coveted Heroes of Health Care award in four categories.

Award winners were selected after a wide-ranging internal and external nominating process, and are all active leaders in improving health across the state.

“Our Heroes of Health Care awards are a highlight of the year,” said Greg Vigdor, president and CEO of the Washington Health Foundation (WHF).

Award recipients are as follows:

Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Christopher Blagg, executive director emeritus of the Northwest Kidney Centers.

Leadership in Health: Rotary Clubs of Washington State for their leadership role in Rotary International and major health projects such as Polio Plus.

Innovation: Nancy Nash (Omak, Washington), a leader in significant health care and community efforts related to diversity and inclusion in this rural community.

Collaboration: Spokane Medical Society for Project Access, a program that links medical doctors with the uninsured.

For more information on the Heroes of Health Care Awards Banquet, including summaries of the award recipients’ work, or to reserve your spot as a member of the media, please contact WHF’s Lindsey Reid at (206) 216-2517.