Health professionals from California, Colorado, Washington honored

Published: 2006-06-09

ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- Catholic health professionals from California, Colorado and Washington state received the Catholic Health Association's top honors June 5 during the organization's 91st assembly in Orlando. John W. "Jack" Glaser, senior vice president for theology and ethics at St. Joseph Health System in Orange, Calif., received the lifetime achievement award for his leadership in changing the role of ethical thinking in the delivery of Catholic health care. Patricia A. Cahill, retired president and CEO of Catholic Health Initiatives in Denver, was the 2006 recipient of the Sister Mary Concilia Moran, RSM, Award, given annually to visionary leaders for their innovative ideas, unique projects or outstanding achievements in Catholic health care. Medrice M. Coluccio, regional CEO of PeaceHealth's lower Columbia region in Longview, Wash., won the CHA Midcareer Award honoring young leaders in the Catholic health ministry who exemplify ministry values and have already made significant contributions to Catholic health care.

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