Awards & Recognition
Media
In 2010, MLP was recognized in dozens of major media markets, including feature articles in...
The New York Times
The Washington Post
San Francisco Chronicle
Los Angeles Times
The Boston Globe
AHRQ Profiles
July 2009
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published an Innovation Profile on NCMLP and MLP | Boston: Provider-Lawyer Partnerships Increase Access to Health-Related Legal Services and Improve Well-Being for Low-Income Children and Families is available on the AHRQ website.
July 2010
AHRQ published a second Innovation Profile on MLP, focusing on the Iowa Legal Aid Health and Law Project and its service delivery to patient-clients in rural areas. Provider-Lawyer Partnerships Enhance Access to Health-Related Legal Services for Low-Income Rural Patients, Leading to Favorable Resolutions for the Client is available on the AHRQ website.
Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps' Embracing the Legacy Award
JUNE 2008
(Awarded to Dr. Barry Zuckerman for his work with the then Medical-Legal Partnership for Children)
The Embracing the Legacy Award honors individuals whose work reflects the late Senator’s belief that the public has a responsibility to all of its members and that lasting contributions to society are made by improving the lives of children and their families.
American Hospital Association NOVA Award
AUGUST 2007
(Awarded to the then Medical-Legal Partnership for Children)
The AHA NOVA Award recognizes hospitals and health systems for their collaborative efforts toward improving community health. Read More
I found out then I finally had someone who was going to help me. When I found out that they were handling it, when they were doing the talking, I was more relaxed. I could sleep better and deal with other things that were going on.
Melissa King, Chicago MLPC client
