17 July 2023

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Dr. Louis W. Sullivan receives 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal

Arnold P. Gold Foundation celebrates four extraordinary leaders who have advanced humanistic care

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The Arnold P. Gold Foundation hosted its Annual Gala on June 20, welcoming nearly 400 supporters of humanism in health care to the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The event brought together a kaleidoscope of dazzling fashion, jubilant energy and celebrations of four extraordinary leaders who have advanced humanistic care throughout the globe.

Dr. Louis W. Sullivan was one of four recipients of a 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal from foundation. He is a national health policy leader, founding dean and president emeritus of the Morehouse School of Medicine, and former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Sullivan has also served as co-chair of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation since 2008 and is a former member of Henry Schein's Board of Directors, according to a news release.

Upon receiving his award, Sullivan reflected on American values and ideals, and the place for service in our lives, according to the foundation.

"I'm an individual that believes in the founding principles of this country," he said. "If we succeed at achieving those principles, we will be that perfect union that we speak about. This country has many strengths and many noble features. It's up to each of us to work to address its imperfections. To make sure that things are better because of what we've done."

Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO at Henry Schein, said in a news release that Sullivan has spent more than six decades championing humanism in health care and pursuing health equity and better health care for all.

"As an incredible advocate and leader in promoting diversity in the health care workforce, Dr. Sullivan has helped improve the lives of countless individuals and communities," he said. "We pay tribute to Dr. Sullivan and all the honorees for their passionate dedication to advancing human dignity, health and well-being, and are so pleased to celebrate this most meaningful recognition.”

This year's medal honorees also included Dr. Gina Brown, global nursing leader and dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at Howard University; Dr. Richard Levin, visionary physician president and CEO of the Gold Foundation and Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx, pioneering nursing leader and dean of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

Read more about Sullivan and his journey from a small town in Georgia to the Nation's Capital on the Gold Foundation's website. 

Learn more about the other honorees and the gala on the foundation's site.