John Catsimatidis of Gristedes Will Be Honored by New York Academy of Medicine

The New York Academy of Medicine will honor John Catsimatidis, CEO of the Red Apple Group, and Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, director of Mount Sinai Heart, at its annual Gala on June 14 at the Mandarin Oriental New York. The Gala, “Healthy Cities. Better Lives,” celebrates the Academy’s continued leadership in urban health and honors individuals in the fields of business, medicine and journalism who have made significant contributions to improving the health of people in cities.

The Academy will honor Catsimatidis for his generous philanthropic role in the health sector and his commitment to promoting and assuring the availability of healthy and natural foods to the communities served by his Gristedes supermarkets.

The Academy will also honor Dr. Fuster as the 2016 Urban Health Champion in recognition of his his global leadership over the past four decades as a scientist, educator, and advocate in advancing the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease worldwide.

Alana Semuels of The Atlantic will be awarded the 2016 Urban Health Journalism Prize, and the Academy will recognize three finalists, Deborah L. Shelton of The Chicago Reporter, Susan Dominus of The New York Times Magazine, and Laura Starecheski, formerly of NPR. The prize is awarded annually for superior media coverage on topics addressing the distinct challenges and opportunities for the health of people living in cities.

Cheryl Wills, NY1 Anchor, will act as Master of Ceremony. The Gala Chairs are James Flynn and George Thibault, MD.