Newsmakers

Anne Diamond, DBA, JD, president of Bridgeport Hospital, recently received the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s first Woman of Distinction award. The award was presented March 18 at the chamber’s Women In Business awards reception. Diamond was honored for extraordinary achievements that have made a lasting impact on her industry and community. The award acknowledged how her dedication, leadership and innovation have inspired others and paved the way for positive change.

Kirsten Lawrence, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Greenwich Hospital, was recently honored at the YWCA Greenwich’s 7th Annual Women Who Inspire awards ceremony. The awards celebrate women who have excelled in philanthropic, professional and volunteer pursuits. Dr. Lawrence’s career has centered on caring for women with complex pregnancies and leading safety, research and advocacy efforts on maternal health. Dr. Lawrence focuses on supporting high-quality, safe and equitable care for patients and communities within a complex hospital setting and across a diverse health system.