DR. FAUSTINO BERNADETT RECEIVED HISPANIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP AWARD Dr. Bernadett was the proud recipient of the Hispanic Health Leadership Award From the National Hispanic Health Foundation in 2015. It was given in recognition of the esteemed doctor’s efforts to improve the health of Hispanics and other undeserved populations within California. The leadership award goes to one individual each year who has shown exemplary efforts to improve the Hispanic community. He proudly accepted the award at a ceremony and scholarship gala at which several leaders in the community were at attendance.
The goal of the National Hispanic Health Foundation is to improve the health of Hispanics and the underserved, eliminate health disparities by supporting Hispanic researchers and Hispanic health-services research, and increase workforce diversity. The foundation presents the Hispanic Health Leadership Award to "outstanding individuals who have served in significant leadership roles and have improved the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations."
No Stranger to Helping the Underprivileged Dr. Bernadett has a long history of serving the underprivileged and professing his love for the community. He is a retired pain management physician from Long Beach, CA who, together with his wife Martha, founded The Molina Foundation in 2004. She is the President and CEO, and he is Vice President and Treasurer, both leading this national nonprofit organization that reduces disparities in access to education and health. The Molina Foundation has worked with more than 2,500 organizations and schools, donating more than 5.5 million books, as well as hosting workshops and programs for educators and families. Working hand-in-hand with Hispanic community-based organizations, The Molina Foundation partners with preschool programs, clinics, churches, schools, family service organizations, and civic organizations that serve low-income and at-risk families. In particular, The Molina Foundation’s program Book Buddies distributes new books to community agencies serving underprivileged children and families. Many of The Molina Foundation programs work with immigrant and limited English proficient families. Dr. Bernadett’s own father ran a successful practice as the only Spanish-speaking family doctor in Chico, California. His dad (a family physician who was at times paid in tamales), also volunteered his services to Mexico’s low-income patients, spurring a dedication in his son Tino to the education of physicians who care for the underserved. Tino and his wife have also donated to UCSF programs that benefit underserved communities, as well as to the Smithsonian Latino Center.
In addition, the Consumers’ Research Council of America named Dr. Faustino “Tino” Bernadett to its list of America’s Top Physicians in Pain Management. He was given this award due to his education, years in practice, and affiliations with professional associations and organizations. As you can see, Dr. Bernadett has selflessly dedicated his life to helping others, so it’s no surprise he would receive the Hispanic Health Leadership Award From the National Hispanic Health Foundation.
About the NHHF The NHMA established its foundation, a 501c3 organization, in 1994 as the National Hispanic Medical Foundation. In 2000, the name was changed to the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). Its mission is to support educational and research activities to improve the health of Hispanics. It also offers the annual National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship program for medical, nursing, dental, public health, and pharmacy and health policy students with outstanding academic records, leadership qualities, and who are committed to serving Hispanics. The National Hispanic Health Foundation is an arm of the National Hispanic Medical Association, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. It represents Hispanic physicians across the country and was established in 1994. The National Hispanic Medical Association is a non-profit association representing 36,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in the United States.
NHHF offers these current, former, and future programs: ● The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Program ● Increasing Diversity in Title VII Summit ● NHHF Child Obesity Physician Leadership and Health Communications Project ● The NHHF Clinical Trials Project ● Portal for Hispanic Health: www.HispanicHealth.info To learn more about the NHHF, visit https://nhmafoundation.org/.
To learn more about Dr. Bernadett’s many other awards and honors over the years, please visit https://www.bernadett.org/awards-honors.