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Advocacy Day, April 7, 2004 -- Madison
Advocacy Day in Review (pdf)
Contact: Eric Borgerding -- eborgerding@wha.org
 WHA 2004 Health Care Leadership Award: Rep. Curt Gielow
Still considered a freshman legislator, Rep. Curt Gielow (R-Mequon) has accomplishments that rival his upper classmates. Few legislators have ever made as significant an impact in their first term as Representative Gielow, especially in the area of health care. In recognition of his achievements and in appreciation for his efforts, Gielow received the WHA 2004 Health Care Leadership Award.
In his introduction of Gielow, Columbia-St. Mary's President and CEO Leo Brideau said, "As a former hospital pharmacist, he knows what it is like to be 'in the trenches' of health care. As a former hospital administrator, he understands the unique challenges of operating today's evolving, multi-faceted hospitals. And as the current owner of a medical executive search firm, he not only hears, but also understands when we sound the alarm on the impending physician shortage. Curt brings all of this experience and knowledge into health care policymaking."
 WHA 2004 Advocacy All-Star Award: David Olson
David Olson, president and CEO of Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette, is the recipient of the WHA 2004 Advocacy All-Star award. In presenting the award, WHA's Eric Borgerding said Olson and his team goes "above and beyond" the daily responsibilities of running a hospital and goes the extra mile to advocate on behalf of all Wisconsin hospitals. WHA Senior Vice President Eric Borgerding observed, "David's efforts may appear as a ripple in little Marinette, but they are a tidal wave by the time they hit Madison - and for that, we are very appreciative." Olson is a member of WHA's Board of Directors, is a member of the WHA Public Policy Council, serves on the WHA Advocacy Committee, and he played a key role in developing WHA's health care reform proposal - Healthier Choices.
Senator Mary Panzer and Senator Jon Erpenbach
Rep. Terese Berceau and Rep. Michael Huebsch
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