MHRI Associate Awarded John L. Green Scholarship
Guest Blogger: Ron M. Migues, M.D., Scientific Center
Administrative Director, MedStar Health Research Institute
For the past several years, I have witnessed the efforts of
my team members giving back to the community.
Today was just the opposite; our MedStar community was giving back to an
associate. One of our MCRC associates,
Antonio Pineda, was the recipient of one of several John L. Green Scholarship
awards hosted at a luncheon held at The Kings Contrivance restaurant in
Columbia, Maryland. Antonio is
continuing his education in Public Health and the $3,500 award along with his
educational assistance will get him closer to his goal. He contributes so much to the community as a
treatment navigator for the Ryan White Program at MedStar Washington Hospital
Center and leads the support group for the HIV HOPE grant through DC Department
of Health.
Dr. Joy Drass began the reception speaking of her
relationship with the late John L. Green and the reasons MedStar started this
scholarship in his name. Two of his sons
present to congratulate the recipients; Lee Green stood and spoke of the number
of applicants and their wonderful stories and how difficult it was to pick only
a handful of recipients. It takes
courage and determination to go back and continue one’s dreams of further
education. Antonio is only one of many
here at MedStar.
It was a very nice reception where everyone enjoyed each
other’s company around a great meal. I
saw it as one big family in celebration.
I also remember working alongside John Green. It is special to see his memory living on in a meaningful way. Congratulations to (my EB neighbor) Antonio on the award and best of luck with your studies.
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