Dr. Corinne Walentik Leadership in Health Award  

Dr. Corinne Walentik was a tireless champion for children, and she received national attention for her work with infants in neonatal intensive care. She had a formative role at MFH, serving on the Community Advisory Council and the first Board of Directors. After her death in 2012, this award is created to support health leaders in Missouri who exemplify her passion, dedication, and energy.  

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Dr. Corinne Walentik Leadership in Health Awardees

2013

Dr. Corinne Walentik
Nurses for Newborns (Posthumous Award)

2014

Dr. Katie Plax
The SPOT

2015

 Sister Anne Francioni
Whole Kids Outreach

2016

Dr. Jason Purnell
Health Equity Works, Sarah & Arteria King Memorial Scholarship

2017

DiAnne Mueller
Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

2018

Okunsola M. Amadou
Jamaa Birth Village

2019

Dr. Nick Holekamp
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
photo of Dr. Kathy Fenger

2020

Dr. Kathy Fenger
LOGOS School

2021

Dr. Sarah Garwood
The SPOT at Jennings
photo of Dr. Ashlea Cardin

2022

Dr. Ashlea Cardin
Mercy Kids Hospital in Springfield, *Amish Outreach Medical Clinic

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