Secretary Hooker Odom Honored By Academy

Each year the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) recognizes individuals whose work and efforts make significant impacts on improving healthcare. DHHS Secretary Carmen Hooker Odom was honored by the NCAFP on April 8 at the Spring CME Lowdown in Charleston, SC and was presented with an NCAFP Distinguished Service Award for her progressive leadership.

NCAFP recognized Secretary Hooker Odom as a strong supporter and advocate for enhancing primary care access to citizens in North Carolina.

In the award recognition NCAFP stated “She's also been a visionary who's recognized that big risks bring big rewards. Early on Secretary Hooker Odom saw the power that coordination and integration can have on managing complex disease. Today, our state has one of the most advanced care management networks in the country with Community Care.

There are numerous other ways she's made an impact. All of them demonstrate a clear passion, a clear purpose and a clear understanding. Her progressive and inclusive leadership style has enabled her to take action and improve many critical areas, as well as to embrace innovative concepts.”

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Last Modified: May 5, 2006