Champions of Health Care
In our third annual edition of Champions of Health Care, Edge magazine received nearly 200 recommendations from the public about health care providers, administrators and volunteers who are making health care better in Chattanooga.From among those nominations, a panel of judges comprised of top leaders from the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Medical Society and each of Chattanooga’s three major hospital systems – Erlanger Health System, CHI Memorial Hospital and Parkridge Health System – picked nine winners in eight different classifications of health care.The Champions of Health Care award winners this year have tackled major community health problems, started or promoted programs to better coordinate care and expanded initiatives for wellness and disease detection. Others are recognized for new approaches, strong leadership and simple acts of kindness during their lifetimes of achievement and service. In a variety of volunteer and professional roles across many of Chattanooga’s major health care institutions, the honorees have distinguished themselves and the community for improving the health of individuals and Chattanooga as a whole.This year’s Champions of Health Care will be honored at an awards luncheon at The Chattanoogan on Wednesday, September 5.
For decades, Dr. Peter Boehm Sr. has brought a consistent calm to high-stakes operations involving the brain and spine in Chattanooga.
Five years ago, Dr. Boehm, one of the city’s most experienced neurosurgeons, retired from Chattanooga Neurosurgery and Spine Group. Yet even though he isn’t on-call on nights and weekends anymore, his schedule is still packed with surgeries.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors health care leaders who have left a legacy on the quality and diversity of health care in ChattanoogaAchievements: Carrying on the family legacy of health care started by his father, Dr. Walter Boem, Peter Boehm Sr. is one of Chattanooga’s most experienced neurosurgeons continues to serve.
The 70-year-old scrubs in as a first assistant most days of the week, especially when his son, Dr. Peter Boehm Jr., is the primary neurosurgeon working. Those who work beside him say Dr. Boehm is a soothing and comforting presence in life-or-death situations when choices are critical.