An area health care leader was recently awarded for his pioneering advocacy for local health issues and for rallying support around southeast Pennsylvania’s health community.

Jack Lynch (above left), president and CEO of Main Line Health based in Bryn Mawr with Chester County facilities in Paoli and Exton, received the recognition from the Hospital and Health System Assoc. of Pennsylvania.

“During the next several years, health care issues will continue to be at the forefront of both national and state political agendas,” association president and CEO Andy Carter (above right) said in an announcement. “Hospital priorities must be clearly focused, and the hospital community voice must be strong and vigilant in both Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. Mr. Lynch serves as a primary example that strong leaders can ensure the future wellbeing of our hospital and health system community.”

Read more about the award presentation on Patch.com here.