Public health champion receives Menzies Medallion

A trailblazer in public health in the Northern Territory for more than 25 years, Dr Christine Connors has been awarded the prestigious Menzies Medallion.

Presented with the award at the recent Menzies’ Oration, Dr Connors was recognised for her significant contribution to primary health care, Indigenous health and Top End health services delivery in the Top End.

Her achievements include working in remote Aboriginal communities with the NT Department of Health and Community Services, developing the NT Preventable Chronic Disease Strategy and becoming the Program Director of the NT Preventable Chronic Disease Program.

Menzies Director Professor Alan Cass said he was thrilled to present the award to such a deserving and hardworking general practitioner and public health expert.

“I am delighted to see Dr Christine Connors receive this year’s medallion. Christine is a tireless campaigner for Aboriginal health and has been involved with Menzies since 1994.

“Some of her most valued work has been her active engagement in the continuous quality improvement research with Menzies and the Lowitja Institute.

“Accessible and high-quality primary health care is vital to Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health outcomes and Christine’s work is playing a critical role in this,” Professor Cass said.

The Menzies Medallion is the highest award offered by the Menzies School of Health Research.