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HealthcareHEROES
A P R O G R A M O F B U S I N E S S W E S T & H E A L T H C A R E N E W S
Introducing the 2025 Healthcare Heroes
known as Healthcare Heroes in 2017, the initiative has more than succeeded
Since BusinessWest and the Healthcare News created the recognition program
in its quest to identify true leaders — not to mention inspiring stories —
within the region’s large and vitally important healthcare sector.
The award was created to recognize those whose contributions to the
health and well-being of this region, while known to some, needed to become
known to all. And that is certainly true this year.
These eight honorees are leaders, innovators, collaborators, and, perhaps most
important, inspirations. They have devoted their lives and careers to improving
the quality of individual lives and the health of entire communities. We find these
stories to be compelling and inspirational, and we’re sure you will as well.
The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 includes:
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A PROGRAM OF BUSINESSWEST
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Collaboration in Healthcare
Andy Yee Palliative
Care Unit at Mercy
Medical Center
Healthcare Educator
Andrea Bertheaud
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Elms College
Community Health
Linda Koh
Assistant Professor,
Elaine Marieb College of Nursing
at UMass Amherst
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Thomas Lincoln
Physician And Associate
Professor of Medicine,
Baystate Health
Community Health
Areliz Barbosa
Clinical Assistant Professor
and Senior Project Coordinator,
Bay Path University
Emerging Leader
Chrissy Humason
Nursing Supervisor and
Stroke Coordinator,
Baystate Noble Hospital
Healthcare Provider
Cindy Leonard Infusion Manager,
Sister Caritas Cancer Center at
Mercy Medical Center
Healthcare Administrator
Dr. Yannis Raftopoulos
Director, Holyoke Medical
Center Weight
Management Program.
This year’s honorees will be celebrated at a gala event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 starting at
5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Tickets cost $95, and tables of 10 are available. To
purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/healthcareheroes.
Presenting Sponsors
Partner Sponsors
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