Ruth Ravich was the founder and first president of the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy. Ms. Ravich organized the Patient Representative Document at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, was the author of numerous healthcare consumer articles, and lectured on patient advocacy both in the United States and abroad.

The award is presented annually to a professional who meets at least one of the following criteria:

1. The award may be given to anyone working in the healthcare field. Society
   membership is not a requirement.
2. Has a public identity that raises awareness about the rights of people seeking
   healthcare.
3. Has provided outstanding service to a community of people seeking
   healthcare.
4. Has provided significant service in furthering the public image of the healthcare consumer advocacy role.
5. Has contributed time and service to SHCA.

Mail, fax or email nomination to:  
SHCA – 2008 Awards
One North Franklin
Chicago, IL  60606
(312) 422-4577, fax
shca@aha.org, email

Award winners are honored in a special session during the Business Luncheon held at the 2008 SHCA Annual Conference & Exhibition in St Louis, MO.

Past Recipients of the Ruth Ravich Founders Award: