INS is proud to recognize one of our members, Matthew (Matt) Ostroff, MSN, APN, VA-BC, who was a recent recipient of the Community Innovation Excellence Award at the 10th annual Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, Service Awards in Paterson, New Jersey. Matt was presented the award on January 17, 2025, by St. Joseph’s Health, in partnership with the St. Joseph’s Health African-American Affinity Group. This award honors “ordinary individuals whose extraordinary acts have made a meaningful impact on the lives of African Americans in Northern New Jersey.”
Loretta Hall, Co-chair of the African American Affinity Group at St. Joseph’s Health and Clinical Research Director, Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Health, commented, “We are excited to present Matthew with the Community Innovation Excellence Award at our 10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Award Celebration for: Health Equity; Innovation is the key to advancing health equity, and Matthew is a passionate contributor to these efforts.”
“Dr. King says, ‘You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.’” Matthew Ostroff, we wish to thank [you], for daring to step. We are recipients and obtain all the benefits of these tireless efforts.”
When asked about the award, Matt humbly stated, “I cannot thank you enough for this recognition from all of you. I am lucky that St. Joseph’s has provided a facility for me to grow and develop solutions for patients. Thank you all so much.”
Matt will be presenting a lecture on “Vascular Access and the Femoral Approach Throughout the Life Span” at INS 2025 in Las Vegas. Read our Speaker Spotlight about Matt in the January 10 INSider.
