[Archived] Alexandria Health Department and Public Health Advisory Commission Seek Nominations for Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award

­­For Immediate Release: December 17, 2020

The Alexandria Health Department and Public Health Advisory Commission are accepting nominations for the 2020 Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award. The annual award recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant impact on public health and well-being (including physical, behavioral, mental or oral health) in Alexandria. Nominations must be received by January 15, 2021.

"As 2020 brought an unprecedented public health crisis, it's become more evident than ever that Alexandria has many committed volunteers working to improve the lives of those in our community, said commission chair Dan Hawkins. “The Public Health Advisory Commission looks forward to honoring one of these individuals or groups  with the 2020 Flora Krause Casey Award."

The award is named for Flora Krause Casey, a longtime Alexandria resident and dedicated advocate for the health of disadvantaged people. In the late 1930s, she assumed responsibility for a clinic formed by the Kiwanis Club to provide pre-camp physical exams. After two years, Casey realized that poorer families needed access to medical services and a comprehensive clinic that could provide that level of care. She fostered the new clinic’s growth as the community's needs expanded. The Public Health Advisory Commission and Alexandria Health Department honor her legacy by seeking and recognizing individuals with a similar purpose, devotion, community advocacy and leadership. 

To submit a nomination, complete an online application and submit a letter of support by the deadline. For more information about the Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award and how to apply or nominate someone, visit alexandriava.gov/Health.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.