Health Care Recognition/Awards
It is an honor to represent the people of Idaho. It is my goal to do so in a manner that reflects the values and traditions of Idahoans. During the course of my public service, I have been fortunate to be recognized by many tremendous organizations. Many of these awards are based on my voting record, and my efforts to serve the people of Idaho.
To learn more about my positions on specific issues regarding health care, please visit the Health Care section of this website. Below you will find listed the awards I have received for my efforts in health care:
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2011 Congressional Recognition Awarded by the U.S. COPD Coalition in October 2011. Presented to recognize leadership as Co-Chair of the Congressional COPD Caucus.
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Breathing For Life Award Awarded by the Foundation of the American Thoracic Society in May 2010. Presented for leadership role in securing pulmonary rehabilitation coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. |
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2010 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award Awarded by the National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., in February 2010. Presented for commitment during the First Session of the 111th Congress to strengthen access to quality health care for medically underserved Americans. |
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2008 Congressional Recognition Awarded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in 2008 Presented in grateful appreciation for support of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and passage of P.L. 110-275, ensuring access to life enhancing clinical rehabilitative services for countless Medicare beneficiaries. |
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2008 Congressional Service Award
Presented for advocacy of legislation support by ASGE member physicians and their patients, and for commitment to developing and passing health care legislation that addresses the need for colorectal cancer screening and promoted the gastrointestinal health of their constituents. |
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Certificate of Appreciation, 110th Congress Awarded by the American Association for Respiratory Care in 2009 Presented for excellence and leadership in health care and for championing better care for pulmonary patients and their Respiratory Therapist caregivers. |
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2007 P.A.D. Recognition Awarded by the Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Coalition in 2007 Presented in appreciation for efforts to improve the nation's health by increasing awareness of peripheral arterial disease. |
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Presidential Citation
Presented in recognition of leadership in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory health. |
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Honorary Fellow Honor Award
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ALAI Honor Award Awarded by the American Lung Association of Idaho (ALAI) in 2004 |
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Super Hero Award for Community Health Awarded by the Idaho Primary Care Association and the National Primary Care Association in 2008, 2004 and 2000. Presented for outstanding support of community health initiatives, with special recognition for support for community health care centers. |
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Congressional Recognition Awarded by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in 2004 Presented in recognition of leadership and furthering awareness and research of gynecologic and ovarian cancer. |
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William A. Schwartz Distinguished Leadership Award
Presented for wide-ranging efforts on prostate cancer and health awareness. |
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Congressional Appreciation Awarded by the Health Information Management Association (HIMA) Presented in appreciation for commitment to improving patient access to medical technology and support of The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997. |
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Legislator of the Year Presented by the American Association of Homecare |
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Jacobs Javits Award for Meritorious Public Service Awarded by the National Association for Medical Directors of Respiratory Care in 2006 Presented for exceptional leadership in the United States Senate on issues benefitting countless patients with lung disease. |
2007 Human Heart Award
Presented in recognition of outstanding advocacy for the advancement of heart health. |
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Legislative Recognition
Presented for support of legislation affecting the lives of pulmonary patients and the respiratory therapists who serve them. |
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Legislative Service Award
Presented for leadership in supporting rehabilitation services for Americans. |
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