Volume 14, Number 2: April 2006
Dr. Lisa Jernigan Is 2006 Humanitarian Award Winner
Capital Health Plan extends congratulations on behalf of our entire community to Lisa Kohler Jernigan, M.D., this year's winner of the I.B. Harrison, M.D., Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Capital Medical Society. Dr. Jernigan was selected by her peers to receive the honor, reserved for a physician who demonstrates the immense commitment to humanitarian service exemplified by the late Dr. I.B. Harrison. Dr. Jernigan indeed cites Dr. Harrison as an important mentor during her residency.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jernigan has dedicated herself to charitable endeavors, taking care of countless underserved and forgotten patients here and abroad. She leads by example, earning tremendous respect and admiration from other physicians.
Thank you to the Capital Medical Society newsletter and writer Lauren Woeber for assistance with this article.
Dr. Harrison Award
The Harrison Humanitarian Award was created in honor of, and first presented to, Dr. I.B. Harrison, a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Harrison tirelessly served the people and physicians of our area as director of Medical Affairs at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, teacher in the hospital's Family Practice Residency Program, board member of both CHP and Westminster Oaks Retirement Community, and a founder of Neighborhood Health Services. The annual award recognizes a local physician, selected by a committee of his or her peers, whose career best represents Dr. Harrison's exemplary values: skill, integrity, compassion, and commitment to the community.
They Ran for Spring and Their Lives
Congratulations to all of the walkers and runners who kicked up their heels for the 30th Annual Springtime Run, during Tallahassee's spring festival. Spring is a heady time, and celebrating it with exercise is a healthy thing. Capital Health Plan is proud to be a co-sponsor of the event with the Gulf Winds Track Club.