The outstanding achievements of NT health professionals working in the area of chronic disease were recognised at an awards ceremony held in Darwin.
The Chronic Disease Network Recognition Awards celebrate the achievements and outstanding contributions of NT individuals, teams and organisations. The awards are a testament to the diversity, commitment and value of work being done in the field of chronic disease.
The annual awards were handed out at a ceremony at Parliament House, following the opening of the 13th Annual Chronic Diseases Network Conference.
Nominees from across the Territory were put forward by their peers and colleagues in recognition of the value placed on their work and contributions to the field.
This year's winners in three categories are:
Chronic Disease Health Promotion / Program Delivery Award
Activate NT program-General Practice Network NT, Darwin City Council and the City of Palmerston
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health & Leadership Award
Maria Nickels-Aboriginal Health Worker, Community Midwife, Maternal Child Youth Health program, Department of Health and Families
Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Chronic Disease
Bhavini Patel-Director Pharmacy Royal Darwin Hospital, Care Coordination, "I'M OK" Chronic Kidney Disease project
Release posted: 10 September 2009
