Dr. Kowey (right) receives the Edward S. Cooper,
MD award from Peter DiBattiste, MD, VP,
Janssen Research and Development
and sponsor of the Heart Ball.
Peter Kowey, MD, system
chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Main Line Health,
received the Edward S. Cooper, MD Award from the American Heart
Association (AHA). The award was presented to Dr. Kowey at the AHA
annual Heart Ball on February 7. The Heart Ball honors outstanding
individuals and celebrated the year-long efforts to raise lifesaving
dollars for cardiovascular research and education in our region.
The Edward S. Cooper, named after the world renowned physician and
pioneer in hypertension and stroke and the first African American to
serve as the AHA’s national president, is presented to a physician whose
many outstanding contributions exemplify the best of humankind.
“It is an honor to have been recognized by the AHA and my colleagues in
the field of cardiovascular medicine,” said Dr. Kowey. “I accept this
award on behalf of all of my colleagues at the Lankenau Heart Institute
who focus on research, education and clinical activities to improve
heart health for thousands of patients in our community.”
Dr. Kowey was cited for outstanding leadership and heartfelt dedication
to the community which represent the pinnacle of professional and
medical excellence. In the spirit of Dr. Kowey’s exemplary work in
promoting quality cardiac care and advancing cardiac treatment and
education, he was congratulated and honored at the event.
The Lankenau Heart Institute is Main Line Health System’s premier,
comprehensive cardiovascular medicine and surgery program. The Lankenau
Heart Institute brings together the clinical expertise of all four Main
Line Health acute care hospitals and community cardiology practices to
ensure that patients receive a level of quality, service and experience
that is unprecedented in the region. Through the coordination of
services, system wide, the Lankenau Heart Institute delivers preventive,
diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative cardiovascular services at
each of our locations including Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr
Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital.
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Philadelphia and its western suburbs. Main Line Health's commitment—to deliver advanced medicine for treating and curing disease, playing an important role in prevention and disease management as well as training physicians and other health care providers—reflects our intent to be the region's premier choice for clinical care, research, and education. A team of more than 10,000 employees, 3,000 nurses and 2,000 physicians care for patients throughout the Main Line Health System.
At Main Line Health's core are four of the region's most respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital—as well as one of the nation's premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital.
Main Line Health also includes Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, which includes skilled home health care, hospice and home infusion services; Main Line Health Centers, primary and specialty care, lab and radiology, and other outpatient services located in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a biomedical research organization; and Main Line HealthCare, one of the region's largest multispecialty physician networks.
Main Line Health is the recipient of numerous awards for quality care, and service, including U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, System Magnet® designation; the nation's highest distinction for nursing excellence and the Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Performance Excellence (MAAPE) Excellence Award. Main Line Health is committed to creating an environment of diversity, respect, equity, and inclusion, has proudly received awards in this area and has embraced the American Hospital Association's #123forEquity Pledge to Act to eliminate disparities in care. We are dedicated to advancing patient-centered care, education, and research to help patients stay healthy and live their best lives.
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