College of Optometry - The Visionary Fall 2015

34 • NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY NSU News of Note Frederick Lippman, R.Ph. , Ed.D., chancellor of NSU’s Health Professions Division, was honored as a 2015 Individual of Merit by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce at its 18th Annual Health Care Heroes Awards held in May at Jungle Island in Miami. The Health Care Heroes Awards program recognizes individuals, institutions, professionals, students, volunteers, and programs that, through their individual or collective actions, have made an extraordinary impact in the South Florida health care community. Lippman was selected for his leadership in the South Florida community and beyond, particularly in the areas of health and well-being. He has made it his priority to enhance inter- professional relationships and understanding, increase pro- grams for health care careers that are in demand, and focus on educating future health care practitioners on the impor- tance of providing care in underserved population areas. u Frederick Lippman Named a Health Care Hero Frederick Lippman (second from left) with fellow Health Care Heroes recipients