Health Management
Awards
Chauncey Inspiration Award
Each year the graduating class and other
friends of EPH contribute money for the Sam Chauncey Inspiration
Award. This award is given to a graduating Health Management student
who best embodies the spirit of the Health Management Program,
as well as the gracious qualities of the program's founder. The
recipient is recognized for his/her work that demonstrates innovation, integrity,
leadership and community service. The award is given by the Dean
of Public Health at graduation.
Awardee of 2007: Seamus Collins, M.P.H.
Awardee of 2006: Katrina Van Gerpen, M.P.H.
Awardee of 2005: Emy Schwimmer, M.P.H.
Awardee of 2004: Vikram Acharya, M.P.H.
John D. Thompson (JDT) Distinguished Visiting Fellow
This fellowship honors Professor John D. Thompson and his distinguished
contribution as an educator and researcher in health administration,
including his pioneering work in developing the Medicare payment
system. The purpose of this fellowship is to bring a leader in health
administration to Yale's public health school to share their career
experiences with our students and discuss emerging challenges in
health administration.
JDT Fellow of 2007: Cleve Killingsworth, President + CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
JDT Fellow of 2006: Patrick A. Charmel, President & CEO, Griffin
Hospital
JDT Fellow of 2005: Joseph A. Zaccagnino, President & CEOJuly 3, 2008 Haven Health System
JDT Fellow of 2004: Nancy L. Johnson, Congresswoman,
Connecticut
JDT Fellow of 2003: Gail Wilensky, Ph.D., Senior Scientist,
Project HOPE
American College of Healthcare Executives
2007-2008 Chairs
Stephanie Decembrale ''08
Jeannie Mantopolas '08
Foley Family Foundation Fellowship
The Foley Family Foundation Fellowship selects one HMP student interested in aging policy and management for a scholarship funding half of the student’s tuition.
The 2006-2007 Foley Family Foundation Fellow, Alice Jo, had the opportunity to work collaboratively with leading experts in the field of aging health policy. Jo completed a practicum experience with the University of Connecticut Center on Aging and the State of Connecticut Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. She participated in the Long Term Care Ombudsman’s extensive program analysis. The work entailed researching the structure and capacity of ombudsman programs in various states through interaction with other state ombudsmen; conducting a comprehensive literature review of existing programs and research; interviewing residents residing in long term care facilities; preparing a final report; and giving a presentation to the State of Connecticut Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. |
