Page 28 - The Indian EYE 070425

NORTH AMERICAN Newsline JULY 04, 2025 | The Indian Eye 28

Dr. Rupen Parikh and Dr. Tushar Patel

Honored as 2025 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes

Award for his leadership of New Jer- management, immunizations and
OUR BUREAU
sey’s largest integrated health net- screenings, dental and mental health
Somerset, NJ work. Over 300 attendees from the support, nutrition and wellness coun-
medical field gathered to celebrate seling, and referrals for specialty
n a landmark recognition of their excellence in categories ranging care.
dedication to community health,
With a special focus on immi-
IDr. Rupen Parikh and Dr. Tushar from mental health and education to grant families, seniors, and low-in-
workplace wellness and innovation.
Patel were honored as 2025 Health- Looking to the future, Dr. Parikh come individuals, the center aims to
care Heroes by NJBIZ at a presti- and Dr. Patel are spearheading remove barriers like cost, language,
gious ceremony held on June 24 at HCNJ’s latest initiative: the develop- and insurance gaps—providing cul-
The Palace at Somerset Park. ment of a Community Health Center turally competent, continuous care
Dr. Parikh, Chief Medical Offi-
cer, received the Health Care Pro- in Central New Jersey. Designed as to those who need it most.
The honors bestowed upon Dr.
a permanent, full-time facility, the
fessional of the Year Award, while center will build on HCNJ’s mobile Parikh and Dr. Patel recognize not
Dr. Patel, President of Health Camp and event-based outreach and offer only past achievements but a vision-
of New Jersey (HCNJ), was named year-round services to uninsured and ary approach to equitable healthcare.
Public Health Hero. Their shared underinsured residents. Through their leadership, HCNJ is
commitment to improving healthcare The planned center will offer a set to continue making a profound
access for underserved communities comprehensive range of services, in- and lasting impact on public health
across New Jersey has transformed cluding primary care, chronic disease in New Jersey.
thousands of lives through early in- brought accurate information to eth-
tervention, disease prevention, and nic media channels, organized testing
community engagement. and vaccination drives, and calmed
Both doctors have played instru- public fears with virtual health sem-
mental roles in HCNJ, a nonprofit inars—positioning him as a trusted
established in 1999 that provides free voice in a time of uncertainty.
health screenings, counseling, and Now in its 15th year, the Health-
wellness services to those in need. care Heroes Awards recognizes in-
Their collective efforts have reached dividuals and organizations making
more than 13,500 individuals, leading significant contributions to health
to the early detection of over 4,200 and wellness in New Jersey. The 2025
cases of diabetes, hypertension, heart event, presented by Hackensack Me-
disease, and cancer. ridian Health, also honored Robert
During the COVID-19 pandem- Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Me-
ic, Dr. Patel’s proactive leadership ridian, with a Lifetime Achievement

www.TheIndianEYE.com