Two Iowans recognized on national stage for contributions to public health
By KCCI Staff
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IOWA (KCCI) — Two Iowans have received national recognition for their work in public health.
Zuli Garcia was honored with this year’s Equity in Immunization Award from the National Conference of Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships. She launched Knock & Drop during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure thousands of Latino families in the Des Moines metro had access to culturally relevant food.
After a cervical cancer diagnosis in late 2023, Garcia partnered with Iowa Immunizes and the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to lead “Cervical Cancer Chats” in Spanish-speaking communities across the state.
Nathan Boonstra, a pediatrician at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, received the Immunization Leadership Award. He is also the chair of Iowa Immunizes, a statewide coalition focused on vaccines. The national conference said Dr. Boonstra goes above and beyond to promote vaccine education and access.
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