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Gold Foundation, AACN announce the winners of the inaugural Interprofessional Humanism in Healthcare Award
December 21, 2023
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Dr. Susan Todd Peeler and Dr. Patricia McMullen are honored for extraordinary collaboration and commitment to humanism The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) … chevron_right Read more

2023 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award is presented to Dr. Shira Shavit
December 19, 2023
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Pioneering physician leader recognized for addressing the health harms of mass incarceration The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2023 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare … chevron_right Read more

2023 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Honorable Mention awarded to Dr. Andria Peterson
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Pharmacist leader recognized for humanistic and cutting-edge care of infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Dr. Andria Peterson is being honored for her empathic leadership and innovative, evidence-based, and cutting-edge care … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Julie Aultman, Dr. Jennifer L . Haak, and Dr. Aliza S. Norwood selected as 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award Honorable Mentions
December 12, 2022
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Through the prestigious Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Medicine Award program, the Gold Foundation is recognizing three remarkable women as Honorable Mentions in 2022: Dr. Julie Aultman, Dr. Jennifer L. … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Bonita Stanton, Founding Dean of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, is honored posthumously with a special Hurwitz Award
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that a special Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award will be given posthumously to Dr. Bonita F. Stanton, Founding Dean … chevron_right Read more

2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award is presented to Dr. Thuy D. Bui
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award will be presented to Dr. Thuy “Twee” D. Bui, a beloved professor at … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Arnold Gold honored with Babies Hospital’s 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award
April 20, 2018

Dr. Arnold P. Gold, a legendary Columbia pediatric neurologist and professor and pioneering advocate for humanism in healthcare, was honored posthumously with the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award on April 20 by … chevron_right Read more

Virginia Commonwealth University wins ACGME-Gold DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr. Award
June 26, 2017

ACGME-Gold DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr. Award What are some of the best ways to enhance the compassionate practice of medicine? How do you make sure the culture of an … chevron_right Read more

Montana Family Medicine Residency wins ACGME-Gold DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr. Award
April 17, 2017
Ali Rae

ACGME-Gold DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr. Award What are some of the best ways to enhance the compassionate practice of medicine? How do you make sure the culture of an … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Veda Johnson awarded the 2017 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award
April 11, 2017

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation has named Veda Johnson, MD, the 2017 winner of the Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award.  This award is presented annually to a woman … chevron_right Read more

Tow Award winner bridges gap from hospital to home
September 15, 2016
Brandy King, MLIS

As a physician at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Dr. Honora Englander had a dramatic realization with a patient whom she saw after transferring from the ICU to the … chevron_right Read more

Patients Must Be VIPs
February 5, 2016

by Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH / Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Thomas Frieden received our 2015 Humanism in Medicine Award at the Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Golden Thread … chevron_right Read more

Honoring Role Models at the Boston Golden Thread Gala
November 2, 2015

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation hosted its Golden Thread Gala at WGBH Studios in Boston on October 27, 2015. The evening was marked by both elegance and eloquence. The phrase Golden … chevron_right Read more

Gold Foundation Events at AAMC 2015
October 9, 2015

The 2015 Annual AAMC Meeting will take place Friday, November 6th-Wednesday, November 11th in Baltimore, Maryland. The Gold Foundation is proud to play a role in this year’s programming. We hope you can join … chevron_right Read more

Mardge Cohen, MD awarded the Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award
February 20, 2015

This Fall, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation will present the inaugural Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award to Dr. Mardge Cohen, MD. This award will be presented annually to … chevron_right Read more

A Spectacular Night at the 2014 Golden Thread Gala
December 11, 2014

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s inaugural New York Golden Thread Gala was held on November 17th at the Waldorf Astoria.   See and download pictures. If prompted, enter password GOLD. The … chevron_right Read more

Rich Levin, Judith Light and the Golds
Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award
August 14, 2014

  Pearl Birnbaum (1907-1993), a graduate of Radcliffe College, was wife to David Hurwitz (physician, professor, and researcher) and mother of four who had a broad vision of how she … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Cynthia Haq: Humanism in Wisconsin and Around the Globe
July 22, 2014

The Gold Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Cynthia Haq, MD as the recipient of the 2014 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award at the Association of American … chevron_right Read more

Drs. Arnold and Sandra Gold honored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
November 11, 2013

Each year, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recognizes colleagues and organizations that are pursing excellence and creating value in better serving their communities and advancing the health of the nation. … chevron_right Read more