From Lake Cumberland District Health Department
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving and protecting the health of communities across the Lake Cumberland District.
This prestigious award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and diligence in promoting public health, have made remarkable contributions to the support and advancement of public health programs, and whose work or actions have positively impacted the overall health of the community.
Nominees must live and/or work within the Lake Cumberland District. Anyone may submit a nomination, making this an opportunity for community members, colleagues, organizations, and residents to recognize a deserving public health champion.
Past recipients of the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award include:
- 2022: Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh, long-time Somerset surgeon
- 2023: Dr. Richard Miles, Russell County physician
- 2024: Christy Stearns, M.S., Clinton County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
- 2025: Dr. Joseph Weigel, Pulaski County physician
Nominations are being accepted now through February 28, 2026. The award recipient will be announced during Public Health Week in April, highlighting the critical role public health professionals and advocates play in keeping communities healthy and safe.
Nominations may be made at www.lcdhd.org/public-health-hero-award.
