Rasheed Ali, RN receives CDC’s Immunization Champion Award for New York
Congratulations to Rasheed Ali, RN, Nurse Manager for our vaccine programs, who received the CDC’s 2023 Immunization Champion Award for New York. Rasheed was selected out of 25 nominations submitted including application submitted for CEO’s, Physicians, Nurses, and Program Directors. This award recognizes individuals who are doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster immunizations in their communities.
Rasheed aided in the implementation of Sun River Health’s COVID-19 vaccination program, helping provide services to over 90,000 individuals and administering 200,000 vaccines. His rapid responses to public health emergencies helped us quickly reach communities needing COVID-19, polio, and mpox vaccinations, while strategies for community members to ensure their safety. While developing community outreach and engagement programs, his program incorporates education, counseling, vaccinations, and related healthcare services for those in need.
In addition to Rasheed’s award, Sun River Health also received significant praise at the Board of immunizations on Friday, September 29th, with specific recognition for our work and partnerships in administration of vaccinations as well as other work such as our Asylum Seeker Initiatives.
