Health Award Winners: Froncionni & Diabetes
The Bermuda Diabetes Association and Dr. Joseph Froncionni were recognized for their work as Health Champions in the Community at the Annual Public Health Awards ceremony last week.
The Bermuda Diabetes Association earned the Public Health Recognition Award. Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Gaylia Landry cited the remarkable contribution the organization has made in Bermuda since it was formed in 1979 as a result of the high incidences of diabetes in Bermuda saying:
The mission of this organization is to lead the Bermuda community to reduce the prevalence of this chronic disease and to improve the lives of those affected. The Bermuda Diabetes Association encourages healthy lifestyle choices and promotes initiatives that are enabling cultural shifts and empowering individuals to change.
The Public Health Professional Award went to Dr. Joseph Froncionni. Ms Landry noted that Dr. Froncionni has dedicated countless hours in a personal crusade to educate young Bermudians about road safety saying:
Dr. Froncionni’s contribution in studying the incidence of road traffic collisions and his tireless campaigning to communicate findings and lobbying for policy changes has not only been admirable, but also impactful.
Below Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Cann is flanked by 2010 Health Champions in the Community: Dr. Joseph Froncionni, (left) who was awarded the Public Health Professional Award and Mr. Trevor Madeiros (right) of the Bermuda Diabetes Association that earned The Public Health Recognition Award.
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Acting Minister of Health, Lt. Col. David Burch said the individuals and organizations that were nominated by the public as Health Champions, have lead by example – as advocates and organizers, and have encouraged and inspired health improvements and healthy lifestyles for themselves, their families and their communities. Minister Burch said:
They have also contributed to the improvement of public health through initiatives that have made the environment more accessible for physical activity or have developed sustainable campaigns to promote healthier lifestyles.
The photo below shows the other organizations and individuals who were recognized for 2010 Public Health Awards. From left to right:
- Tamalita Astwood (Individual nomination)
- Rev. Dr. Erskine Simmons (East End Ministerial Association)
- Lance Furbert (Adaptive Sports Programme – WindReach)
- Marie Beach (Healthy Schools Coordinator and Individual Nomination)
- Gerald Simons ( Argus Insurance)
- Ann Mello (End to End)
- Rita Stevens (The Nurses Practice)
- Lena Ostroff (La Leche League)
- Cynthia Williams (Representative for Maureen Ryan – Physiotherapist)
- Dr. Joseph Froncionni (SMARTRISK Bermuda)
- Dr. Celia Nzabalinda (representative for Jo-ann Fox)
- Trevor Madeiros (Bermuda Diabetes Association)
- Missing from picture – Tannika Rodriques (Meals on Wheels)
- Missing from picture – Laura Gorham (Walking Club of Bermuda)
