The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Selects
2012 Texas Women’s Health Champion Award Recipients
Austin, TX
– The Texas District (XI) of The American Congress of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2012 Texas
Women’s Health Champion Awards. Chosen for the award this year are: Senator Wendy Davis, Senator Joan Huffman, Senator
Leticia Van de Putte, Senator Jeff Wentworth, Senator Kirk Watson, Representative
Carol Alvarado, Representative Garnet Coleman, Representative Jessica Farrar,
Representative Ana Hernandez Luna, and Representative Armando Walle.
The ACOG Texas Women’s Health
Champion Award is given to lawmakers who have demonstrated an outstanding
commitment to improving women’s health care and promoting the best health
outcomes for women and their newborns.
“While the 82nd Legislative Session proved to be a difficult one, these
champions did not waiver in their understanding and support of women and their
health care needs,” said Lisa M. Hollier, MD, ACOG District XI chair. “We are
immensely grateful for the time and energy they spent advocating for women and
newborns, ultimately leading to better health care and reduced costs.”
Above: Senator Leticia Van de Putte and Mignon McGarry