Affinia Healthcare has been recognized as a 2025 What’s Right with the Region Awards Honoree in the category of Promoting Community Health and Well-being! This honor, presented by FOCUS St. Louis, highlights Affinia Healthcare’s commitment to improving the health and wellness of our region’s residents and addressing the social determinants of health.

The health center will be celebrated alongside other outstanding organizations at the awards event Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our dedicated staff and partners,” said Dr. Kendra Holmes, President & CEO. “Thank you for your continued commitment to provide high-quality and compassionate patient care for our community!”

FOCUS St. Louis will recognize the following outstanding honorees in five categories:

• Demonstrating Innovative Solutions: Honorees have demonstrated innovation and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to live, work or visit.
• Improving Equity and Inclusion: Honorees have shown a commitment to promoting diversity, access, inclusion and opportunity for all.
• Promoting Community Health and Well-being: Honorees are working to improve the collective health and wellness of our region’s residents, as well as addressing the social determinants of health.
• Emerging Initiatives: Honorees are promising new businesses, organizations or initiatives that are already serving as catalysts for change.
• Community Changemakers: Honorees are individuals leading and inspiring change in their organizations, their community and/or our region for the benefit of all.

Funds raised support the work of FOCUS St. Louis in developing leaders and building strong civic capacity. Further details and information are available at www.focus-stl.org.