Sept. 10, 2018 – Alan Dellapenna, the Division of Public Health’s Injury and Violence Prevention branch head received the Alex Kelter Vision Award at the annual meeting of the Safe States Alliance on Sept. 7, in Charleston, S.C.
The award is the organization’s highest honor and recognizes individuals who have brought leadership and vision to the field of injury and violence prevention.
“This is a well-deserved honor, as Alan’s vision and leadership in this field has moved forward a large body of work in North Carolina and nationally, that has and will positively impact the lives of many,” said Dr. Susan Kansagra, DPH’s Chronic Disease and Injury Section Chief.