Latest News

Boston physician honored by American Heart Association for health equity work

Dr. Tanveer Khan, director of clinical quality assurance and quality improvement at Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, was presented with the American Heart Association’s Live Fierce Award on Friday at a ceremony held at the Dorchester health clinic.

Dr. Tanveer Khan, director of clinical quality assurance and quality improvement at Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, was presented with the American Heart Association’s Live Fierce Award on Friday at a ceremony held at the Dorchester health clinic.

The award honors those who, like Dr. Khan, help their communities live longer and healthier lives. Dr. Khan’s collaboration with the American Heart Association has been instrumental in raising awareness about hypertension in Greater Boston and providing residents with essential tools and resources for prevention and management.

“Dr. Khan has empowered countless individuals in Boston’s under-resourced neighborhoods to take charge of their health,” said Adriene Worthington, vice president of community impact at the American Heart Association. “Her work has not only improved health outcomes but has also cultivated a sense of empowerment and resilience in the community.

Please click here for the rest of the article. 

SHARE