Fresenius Medical Care Employees Garner Prestigious Awards for Contributions to Renal Health

Fresenius Medical Care Employees Garner Prestigious Awards for Contributions to Renal Health

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of products and services for renal diseases, celebrates International Women’s Day by honoring three exceptional employees for their outstanding achievements. Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias, a Research Scientist, has been recognized as an Emerging Leader by the International Society of Nephrology. June Thompson, a Renal Dietitian, has received the Renal Dietitian Award from the National Kidney Foundation. Patricia Rapps, Director of Product Family Hemodialysis, has been honored with the Women MAKE Award from the Manufacturing Institute. This recognition underscores Fresenius Medical Care’s commitment to inclusivity and highlights the remarkable accomplishments of women within the company and globally.

(PRESS RELEASE) BAD HOMBURG, Germany, 8-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (ETR: FRE), an industry-leading, therapy-focused healthcare company, announces that its investment company, Fresenius Medical Care, the global leader in providing products and services for individuals with renal diseases, proudly recognizes three exceptional employees for their remarkable contributions and inspiring achievements, both professionally and personally on this International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day serves as a poignant reminder of our shared commitment to fostering inclusivity worldwide. At Fresenius Medical Care, this commitment to inclusivity is ingrained in our ethos, as we tirelessly strive to cultivate an environment that champions diversity and equity.

Today, we not only celebrate the accomplishments of our esteemed honorees but also acknowledge the extraordinary achievements of women within our organization and across the globe.

The distinguished honorees are:

Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias, Research Scientist, who has been selected by the International Society of Nephrology as an Emerging Leader for the 2024 Cohort, demonstrating her dedication to advancing global kidney health initiatives.

June Thompson, Renal Dietitian at Fresenius Kidney Care in Greensboro, USA, has been honored by the National Kidney Foundation with the prestigious Renal Dietitian Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to renal care.

Patricia Rapps, Director of Product Family Hemodialysis in Schweinfurt, Germany, has been recognized as a recipient of the Manufacturing Institute’s esteemed 2024 Women MAKE Awards. Patricia’s achievements were highlighted in an interview by the German regional newspaper Schweinfurter Tagblatt, shedding light on her impactful career journey and commitment to empowering young women. The interview can be accessed here.

On this momentous day, Fresenius Medical Care extends heartfelt congratulations to Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias, June Thompson, Patricia Rapps, and all the women who continue to inspire and lead with excellence. Together, let us continue to champion inclusivity and celebrate the achievements of women around the world.

Media contact:
media@freseniusmedicalcare.com

SOURCE: Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA / Fresenius Medical Care