FAIRFIELD, N.J., Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) announced that its
2011 “Woman of the Year” is Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, chief
medical officer of Pfizer. In her distinguished 30-year career, Dr.
Lewis-Hall has held leadership roles in direct patient care,
academics, media, government, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology.
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“I am deeply honored to be named Woman of the Year by the
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association,” said Dr. Lewis-Hall. “HBA
has been an agent of positive growth for many women who have made
great contributions to the advancement of healthcare. To have been
nominated for this award by my fellow members of the healthcare
community is especially meaningful to me. Whether we’re in
industry, academia, government, or the non-profit arena, we share a
common goal: to improve the quality of healthcare for all
patients.”
Dr. Lewis-Hall will be honored at the HBA’s 22nd annual
“Woman of the Year” Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, at the
Hilton New York. This is the event of the year for the
healthcare community, attended by nearly 2,500 leaders in the
industry. Awards for Honorable Mentor, the Star Volunteer, and
a group of some 100 “Rising Stars,” noted for their
accomplishments and contributions to the healthcare industry, will
also be presented at the luncheon.
“The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association is extremely proud
to honor Freda Lewis-Hall as our 2011 Woman of the Year,” says
Deborah Coogan Seltzer, president of the HBA and life sciences
practice member at Spencer Stuart. “Dr. Lewis-Hall sets the
tone for all of us with her unique abilities as a talented
physician and leader. She has a longstanding commitment to the
social responsibilities of healthcare leadership – especially
in making sure
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