Stand Up to Violence toasted several exemplary community and Jacobi Medical Center leaders at its second annual Stakeholder Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, April 5 at Fellowship Tabernacle Church.

Inspector Stephenson (c) proudly accepted his awards from SUV and Dylan Tragni (r).
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This year’s distinguished honorees included Rev. David Hernquist, Van Nest Assembly of God pastor; Norma Saunders, Bronx River Resident Association president; inspector Ruel Stephenson, 47th Precinct commanding officer; Sandra Chaiken, Jacobi Medical Center Social Services director; John Doyle, Jacobi Medical Center Public Affairs director and Hannah Nelson, former hospital executive at Jacobi.

Rev. Hernquist (c) was honored by (l-r) Dr. Romo, Pastor Gooding, Erika Mendelsohn and Dylan Tragni.
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