When COVID-19 first hit in early 2020, those who were already struggling bore the brunt of the pandemic.

During this time, our Inova Cares Clinics took on even greater importance. This frontline program cared for those who were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, providing compassionate primary healthcare, education and resources for thousands of women, children and families in uninsured and underserved communities for free or at a reduced cost.

Karen Berube, MSW, LCSW, CSAC, Vice President of Community/Population Health, will be accepting this award on behalf of the 117 team members across our network of Inova Cares Clinics for their dedicated care of some of our most vulnerable patients and families during a watershed moment in our history.