Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives the 2024 Ruth Rothstein Award for Excellence, Celebrating His Contributions to Health Care Throughout Cook County

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Last week, the Cook County Health Foundation presented Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with the 2024 Ruth Rothstein Award for Excellence during the organization’s annual gala. The award, named after the former chief of the Cook County Department of Public Health and presented by Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, highlights leadership and service in the field of health care.

“All Illinois elected officials should try and follow in Ruth Rothstein’s footsteps by making health care more accessible and affordable for everyone,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “From taking on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to lower drug prices nationally to securing $2 million for Cook County Public Health to build an urgent care facility in Arlington Heights, I am committed to doing just that, using my position in Congress to create positive health care change for Illinoisans. It is an honor to receive an award that bears Ruth’s name, and I look forward to continuing my work with the Cook County Health Foundation and President Toni Preckwinkle to fully realize Ruth’s vision of a healthier Cook County for all its residents.”

Congressman Krishnamoorthi is a proud supporter of efforts to expand access to health care across the state and the country, backing measures in Congress such as the restoration of reproductive rights to tens of millions of women taken away following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Congressman Krishnamoorthi also has backed a number of local health care projects throughout Cook County, including securing $2 million in federal community project funding for the completion of a new urgent care in Arlington Heights.