Monthly feature: Adriaan Korstanje and Dr. Mark Crowther 2021 Mission Legacy Award winners
Late November we celebrated the 2021 Mission Legacy Award ceremony at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The Mission Legacy Award recognizes key individuals and departments / teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to the legacy and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, St. Joseph's Health System, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and its Foundation.
Each month we will feature a few of the award recipients to share a bit more about how they have made meaningful contributions throughout their time with our health care organization.
This month we feature Adriaan Korstanje and Dr. Mark Crowther.
Adriaan Korstanje: Adriaan has demonstrated a selfless commitment to St. Joseph’s as a volunteer on the Joint Boards of Governors. He provides leadership of the highest integrity, advising on issues of the utmost importance. Always with a mindful approach, Adriaan ensures the organization is living up to the mission, vision and values established by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Dr. Mark Crowther: Dr. Mark Crowther is a world-renowned researcher and clinician who has provided exceptional care to the local community. His dedication to the well-being of patients also extends internationally, through his work with the St. Joseph’s Health System International Outreach Program. A former Director of the Board, Chairman and President of the IOP, Mark’s leadership has ensured the program will have a positive impact on healthcare in developing countries.
In 2021, the following fourteen groups / individuals were awarded:
CTU Central, Congregate Settings Covid-19 Response Team, MHAP Mobile Clinic, Dr. Peter Cook, Dr. Zain Chagla, Dee Frisina, Dr. Anne Boyle, Lily Waugh, Amanda Weatherston, Eric Bellmer, Heather Saunders, Dr. David Russell, Demetree Kallergis, Mr. Joseph Mancinelli, Mr. Adriaan Korstanje, Dr. Mark Crowther, Carola Brunner, Dr. Zain Chagla & Dr. Marek Smieja (Physician Team), and Laura Garrick.
A sincere thank you to each of the past and present award recipients, their hard work and dedication to our organization and the patients we serve is truly appreciated by our staff, patients and families.
If you would like to nominate someone for the 2022 Mission Legacy Awards, click here to download the nomination form.
Check back next month as we take a moment to highlight each one of the 2021 award recipients. In August we will feature Carola Brunner, Dr. Zain Chagla & Dr. Marek Smieja.