INDIANA – IBJ Media hosted its Excellence in Health Care Awards on February 25, 2025, celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted Central Indiana health care. Formerly known as Health Care Heroes for over two decades, the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for a morning of recognition and inspiration.
This year’s honorees included recipients in ten categories: community achievement in health care, innovations in health care, mental health advocacy, physician, non-physician, volunteer, pharmacist, health care executive, health care educator, and career achievement. Honorees included:
Community Achievement in Health Care:
- Indianapolis Health Equity Access outReach & Treatment (iHEART) Collaborative, IU Health
- The Restoracy
- Transplant Optimization Program, Franciscan Health
Innovations in Health Care:
- Community Heart and Vascular Hospital Electrophysiology Program Hospital Electrophysiology Program
- Community Health Network
- Intersurgical, Inc.
Mental Health Advocacy:
- Danielle Henderson, PhD, HSPP Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Assistant Dean for Institutional Engagement,Indiana University School of Medicine/IU Health Physicians
- Timothy Kelly, MD, Medical Director for Addiction Treatment and Integrated Recovery, Community Health Network
- John and Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Professional Development Center, Eskenazi Health
Physician:
- Nasser Hanna, MD, FASCO, Professor of Lung Cancer Clinical Research, Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation; Chairperson, End Lung Cancer Now; Chief, Cancer Screenings, IU Health
Non-Physician:
- Tiffany Davis, Injury Prevention Coordinator, IU Health Methodist Hospital
Volunteer:
- Erica Buck, Peer Support Volunteer, Trauma, IU Health Methodist Hospital
- Mike Talylor and Wendy Taylor, Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery, Eskenazi Health
Pharmacist:
- Dawn Moore, PharmD, MS, FACHE, CPEL Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer Community Health Network
Health Care Executive:
- Eric Inman, Co-Founder, Wellbridge Surgical
- Jeff Williams, Co-Founder, Wellbridge Surgical
Health Care Educator:
- Julia Vaizer, Medical Director, INDYCAR series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Program Director, Motorsports Medicine Fellowship
Career Achievement:
- William C. Goggins, MD Surgical Director, IU Health Kidney Transplant Program, Indiana University Health
“We were honored to recognize the remarkable achievements of these individuals and organizations,” said Nate Feltman, CEO, Publisher, and Owner of IBJ Media. “With more than 100 submissions this year, the selection process was incredibly competitive. Each nominee—whether in patient care, research, or administration—is making a profound impact on health care. Their dedication and leadership set the standard for excellence, and we are proud to celebrate their contributions.”
The event featured remarks from Dr. Lindsay Weaver MD, FACEP, Indiana State Health Commissioner from the Indiana Department of Health, as well as networking opportunities and a formal awards presentation. IBJ Media remains committed to recognizing and supporting leaders who drive positive change in our communities.
For more information about the event and to learn more about the honorees, please visit https://www.ibj.com/excellence-in-health-care-2025.
