Immunization Champion Award Winner: Patricia Hewson

Immunization Champion Award Winner: Patricia Hewson

The Immunization Champion Award, hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognizes individuals doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster immunizations in their communities for children and adults.

The 46 award winners were nominated and selected from a pool of health professionals, community advocates, and other immunization leaders for significantly contributing to public health in their community.

Congratulations to the 2024 Immunization Champion Award winner for Philadelphia, Patricia Hewson, CRNP! Patty Hewson is the clinic manager at A.D.R.O.P. Unity Clinic.

Since July 2023, Patty has doubled the number of vaccines administered by A.D.R.O.P. Unity Clinic and expanded its vaccine inventory to include MMR, Prevnar 20, and the HPV vaccine.

Patty’s Impact

Patty has not only shown great leadership at the Unity Clinic in leading the cause for vaccinations, but she has also developed effective strategies to empower her entire staff to advocate for vaccinations. She instituted standing orders for the intake nurses in her clinic to address gaps in patients’ vaccination records. Since most patients who visit A.D.R.O.P. Unity Clinic are undocumented immigrants, Patricia ensures that each patient visit is an opportunity to update their vaccination schedule.

Thanks, Patty, for your contribution to improving public health through immunizations in Philadelphia!

Click here to read more about the Immunization Champion Awards.