Dr. Eliscer Guzman From The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mayor Bloomberg Among Comunilife Honorees! |
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Alongside with Congresswoman Nydia
Velasquez; president of the Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Miguel Fuentes; and
publisher Rosanna Rosado; Dr. Eliscer Guzman and Mayor Bloomberg received
Comunilife recognition, the Corazon Award. The Corazon Award is given by
Comunilife, a not-for-profit organization, and honors individuals for their
work and dedication to the citizens of New York City.
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On October 30th, Comunilife recognized these five outstanding
personalities of the New York City community as it celebrates its 20th
Anniversary. Dr. Eliscer Guzman received this prestigious acknowledgment
for his vision to provide unique services through the Community Diabetes
and Cardiovascular Care Program in association with the Mount Sinai Medical
Center.
It is the second recognition in a week that honors Dr. Guzman's
commitment with the community. Last Friday, he received the National
Hispanic Corporate Achievers (NHCA) Award for the success of the Cardiology
and Diabetes Center in the Manhattan area, a facility that serves to the
most vulnerable Latino community in the city.
About Dr. Eliscer Guzman
Cardiologist and long-time practitioner of Internal Medicine in New
York, Dr. Guzman has actively focused on community education to reduce the
diabetes epidemic among Latinos and teach diabetics and their family
members how to manage and control the disease. Dr. Guzman is clinically
affiliated with The Mount Sinai Medicine School and has distinguished
himself through his accomplishments of helping the community address their
cardiovascular health conditions. In 2007, he received the Latino
Trendsetter Award from DTM Magazine. Dr. Guzman is the Founder and Medical
Director of the Cardiology and Diabetes Care Center.
About The Mount Sinai Hospital
Founded in 1852, The Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the country's
oldest and largest voluntary teaching hospitals. Mount Sinai is
internationally acclaimed for excellence in clinical care, education, and
scientific research in medicine.
About Comunilife
Comunilife is a not-for-profit organization to enhance the quality of
life and create a healthier tomorrow for the underserved communities living
in New York City. Every year, Comunilife celebrates its accomplishments,
future endeavors and honors individuals whom through their work and
dedication to the citizens of New York City, embody the ideals and vision
of Comunilife. This year's event will help the organization raise funds for
Life is Precious - our newly created program aimed at reducing the risk of
suicide among Latina girls between the ages of 12 and 16.
About NHCA
The National Hispanic Corporate Achievers promotes the advancement of
diversity and inclusion of Hispanic talent in corporate America. This
mission includes hiring, promoting and retaining Hispanics, highlighting
Hispanic leaders and role models, and sharing knowledge and best practices
between corporations.
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