HX23 Lifetime Achievement Award: Physician of the Year Award: Willie Edward Lawrence Jr., MD, FAHA, FACC, Medical Director of Health Equity, Corewell Health South, Benton Harbor, MI

This award recognizes a physician’s tremendous commitment to exceptional leadership, compassionate and connected care, and the improvement of the human experience of healthcare. One of the leading interventional cardiologists in the country, Dr. Lawrence is admired by his peers and colleagues for his drive to improve health and reduce suffering and for his steadfast dedication to advancing healthcare. He serves as Medical Director for Benton Harbor, Michigan, ensuring the highest quality of care to patients in the community. A healthcare industry leader working to advance cardiological care, he serves as a member of the Association of Black Cardiologists and a 30-year volunteer for the American Heart Association. His care and leadership of his medical team has had an immeasurable impact on every life he touches – be it patients, families, staff, or his community.

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About HX23
Recipients of HX23 awards were selected based on input from their peers on how they are advancing the human experience of healthcare. These honorees exemplify the excellence, resilience, and spirit needed to enhance and enrich the human experience of healthcare. Each of them has a unique story of committed and compassionate leadership that inspires their teams and colleagues, encourages their patients, and makes the communities they serve a better place to work and live every day.

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PG Forsta provides the technology and expertise to help organizations get a deeper, more complete understanding of the experiences of their audiences. The company powers the HX (Human Experience) Platform – a comprehensive experience and research technology platform that breaks down the silos between CX (Customer Experience), Employee Experience (EX), Patient Experience (PX) and Market Research. PG Forsta serves a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, hospitality, market research, professional services, retail, and technology.