These awards recognize outstanding community contributions by those directly involved in the delivery of health care in Ventura County who, through professional, charitable and public service activities, has demonstrated they exemplify Dr. David Fainer and Dr. Leo Tauber’s ideals of generosity, excellence and integrity.  The event hosts around 350 health care professionals from throughout Ventura County. 

The 2017 honorees include: Hospital Physician, Deborah Carlson, MD; Community Physician, Richard Rothschild, MD; Hospital Nurse, Amy Querol, RN, MSN; Community Nurse, Shirley Scott, JF Charge Nurse; Community Service Award, Denise Carter; Oral Health Specialist, Joel Goldenberg, DDS; Vision Care Specialist, Michael McQuillan, OD; Behavioral/Mental Health Professional, Patrick Zarate; Allied Health Professional, Bonnie Subira, MSW, and Trailblazer Award, Kaiser Permanente.

Since, 1956, VCMRF’s mission is to improve, in partnership with others, access to needed health care for the most vulnerable and underserved residents in Ventura County.  Your donation will help VCMRF raise funds to provide dental and vision care for low-income children and seniors, homeless outreach for those less fortunate, and survivorship wellness retreats for low-income women undergoing cancer treatment at local hospitals.