Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Mr. Edwards' expertise is in respiratory therapy, education and community health management.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Playing Cricket and Volleyball
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Community Health Education, Concentration in Management, Long Island University; Bachelor of Arts, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, City College of New York, Cum Laude; Associate of Applied Science, Borough of Manhattan Community College; Laboratory Technician, Mandl School, The College of Allied Health (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
American Association for Respiratory Care; American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Children's Names:
Michelle, Renee, Tamika, Kurth
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was earning his bachelor's degree from The City College of New York.
Charity:
Catholic Conference for Refugees
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his dedication and the support he receives from his family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he wanted to help his friends and the people in the community, who were suffering from asthma.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing and Educating Patients with Pulmonary Problems
Education Certifications:
Certification in Pediatric and Perinatal Respiratory Care, The National Board for Respiratory Care (1995); Licensed Respiratory Therapist, State of New York (1994); Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Healthcare, Villanova University; Registered Respiratory Therapist, The National Board for Respiratory Care
Awards/Honors:
Certificate of Recognition, American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (2009); Certificate of Excellence in Community Health Research, Long Island University (2007); Certificate of Excellence, Cum Laude (1997); Award, Alpha Kappa Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa (1983)