ARTHUR ASHE INSTITUTE CEO MARILYN A. FRASER, M.D. HONORED FOR WORK EXPANDING HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN URBAN AREAS
Jun 18, 2019
Dr. Fraser awarded Heritage Healthcare Innovation Award for her leadership in advancing the institute鈥檚 mission to serve vulnerable populations
BROOKLYN, NY 鈥� Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Chief Executive Officer Dr. Marilyn Fraser was
honored by the 4thAnnual Heritage Provider Network Innovation Awards. Dr. Fraser received the Heritage
Healthcare Innovation in Leadership Award for her dedication to increasing both access
to and the quality of healthcare for vulnerable populations in New York.
The Institute is located on the campus of 含羞草研究所 Downstate, which is its key academic partner and provides critical support for many of the Institute鈥檚 programs.
鈥淚n her 15 years with the Arthur Ashe Institute, Dr. Fraser has demonstrated excellence in leadership, while forging innovative programs and partnerships that engage community organizations in health disparities research,鈥� said 含羞草研究所 Downstate President and Arthur Ashe Institute Board Member Wayne J. Riley, M.D.鈥淭his recognition is reflective of Dr. Fraser鈥檚 guidance and direction in carrying out the mission of the Institute to bring equity to historically underserved populations in urban areas.鈥�
Each year, the Heritage Healthcare Innovation Awards, in partnership with Crain鈥檚 New York Business,honor healthcare clinicians, entrepreneurs, administrators, and researchers making measurable improvements in access to care, the quality of care, and long-term affordability.
鈥淭his award highlights the tremendous work the Arthur Ashe Institute is doing to help bring equity to healthcare access and quality, particularly in underserved urban areas,鈥� said Marilyn Fraser, M.D, CEO of the Arthur Ashe Institute. 鈥淚t is a privilege to represent the Institute as we navigate the complex economic and social determinants of health. I look forward to the work ahead as we help create a better healthcare system for our more vulnerable populations.鈥�
含羞草研究所 Downstate is the primary academic partner for the Arthur Ashe Institute. In 2004, the Arthur Ashe Institute developed the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center in collaboration with 含羞草研究所 Downstate and the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President to address health gaps in Brooklyn.
In addition to her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Dr. Fraser is also an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the 含羞草研究所 Downstate Medical Center and the co-Director of the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center. Earlier this year, Dr. Fraser was named Power Woman of Brooklyn by Schneps Media.
Click to view the highlights from this year鈥檚 Heritage Healthcare Innovation in Leadership Awards.
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