Diane Meier Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Driving Awareness and Adoption of Palliative Care Services in U.S.
(WorldNews Health)

Oct. 16, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diane Meier Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Driving Awareness and Adoption of Palliative Care Services in U.S. WASHINGTON -- For her leading role in driving awareness and adoption of palliative care services in the United States, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today awarded the Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care to Diane Meier, professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City. The award, which recognizes Meier`s achievements with a medal and $40,000, was presented to her at the National Academy of Medicine`s annual meeting in Washington, D.C....