Rotarian Brad Beard receives award
Posted by Jennifer Garske
on May 30, 2014
Rotary Club of Edina member Brad Beard recently was recognized with a Grassroots Champion Award by the American Hospital Association. Brad is president at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.
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Congratulations to Edina Rotarian Brad Beard for being recognized by the American Hospital Association with a Grassroots Champion Award. Brad is president at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.
The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the state hospital associations, announced the names of 51 individuals who will receive the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champions Award.
As a 2014 Grassroots Champion, these individuals are being recognized for exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of a hospital’s mission.
The American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award was created to recognize those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base
of community support for the hospital and who are tireless advocates for hospitals and their patients.
“We depend upon strong local voices to help tell the story of hospitals as cornerstones of the communities they serve,” said Rich Umbdenstock, AHA president and CEO. “This award is a small token of our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of these individuals to improving health and health care in America.”
As a 2014 Grassroots Champion, these individuals are being recognized for exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of a hospital’s mission.
The American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award was created to recognize those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base
of community support for the hospital and who are tireless advocates for hospitals and their patients.
“We depend upon strong local voices to help tell the story of hospitals as cornerstones of the communities they serve,” said Rich Umbdenstock, AHA president and CEO. “This award is a small token of our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of these individuals to improving health and health care in America.”
Rotary Club of Edina President Steve Slyce noted that "We know Brad for his many contributions to our community, including his service above self with Rotary. We are so proud of Brad and know he is deserving of such a high honor!"
Congratulations, Brad!