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Senator White Honored by Area Physicians and State Medical Society with Patient Protection Award |
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Glenwood Springs, Colo. (May 30, 2012) - Physicians from Mount Sopris Medical Society joined the Colorado Medical Society in awarding Glenwood Springs Senator Jean White its “Defensor del Paciente” Award for her advocacy in the recently adjourned State General Assembly.
"The physicians of our community, as well our colleagues across the state, are proud to present our senator with the highest honor we can give to a public official," said Mount Sopris Medical Society President, Kurt Papenfus, MD. "Senator White is the embodiment of public service, steadiness under intense political pressure, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy."
Senator White successfully fought for legislative reforms in Colorado's medical professional review laws during an often highly contentious series of debates. "Senator White showed unparalleled courage under fire," said Dr. Papenfus. "She never lost sight of what was most important–the safety of our patients."
The "Defensor del Paciente" Award, which translates from Latin as “defender of the patient” recognizes public officials and other laypersons whose advocacy and conduct in the public affairs arena contribute significantly to patients' rights and their safety. The most recent recipient was Denver's ABC investigative journalist at Channel 7, Theresa Marchetta, for her award-winning series that exposed misleading advertising by a local chiropractor against diabetic patients.
About The Colorado Medical Society
The Colorado Medical Society (CMS), established in 1871 represents more than 7,500 physicians and medical students from all specialties throughout the state of Colorado. CMS provides public policy advocacy, business guidance and continuing medical education. CMS strives to champion health care issues of critical importance to Colorado physicians and the patients and communities they serve. |
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