Southcoast Health honors Rep. Joe Kennedy with 'Hero' award
[Source: southcoasttoday.com] Southcoast Health has named Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III the recipient of the 2017 Southcoast Health Hero for Health Award.
The annual award is presented to outstanding leaders who, through their work, advocate for optimal health and wellness in the region, state and country and exemplify the mission of Southcoast Health.
“Congressman Kennedy represents the true meaning of the Southcoast Health — Hero for Health Award,” said Keith A. Hovan, President & CEO of Southcoast Health, in a news release. “He believes that access to quality healthcare is a right that belongs to every American. And he demonstrates that belief every day, as he fights tirelessly for legislation that supports mental healthcare and substance abuse disorder treatment, and ensures that hospitals like Southcoast Health can serve the most vulnerable populations.”