Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center Board Chair Betty A. Leon Honored with The Carole Morris Awar

Far Rockaway, NY — The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) is proud to announce that its Board Chair, Betty A. Leon, RN, MA, Esq., has been selected as a recipient of The Carole Morris Award by the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS). The award was presented during the CHCANYS25 Annual Conference Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The Carole Morris Award recognizes outstanding Board Chairs or members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and service to their community health center and the patients it serves. Ms. Leon, who has dedicated over three decades to advancing health equity, exemplifies the very spirit of this award through her lifelong commitment to advocacy, service, and community empowerment.

“Betty Leon’s passion for service and steadfast advocacy for equitable health care access have left an indelible mark on our organization and the communities we serve,” said Renee Hastick-Motes, CEO of The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center. “We are thrilled to see her recognized on a statewide level for her leadership, compassion, and decades-long commitment to improving the health and well-being of others.”

An attorney and registered nurse, Ms. Leon has served as Board Chair of The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center for more than 30 years, helping guide the organization’s growth and strategic direction. Her leadership has been instrumental in expanding access to comprehensive, high-quality health care across Queens, Brooklyn, and surrounding communities.

In addition to her role at Addabbo, Ms. Leon is deeply involved in civic life. She serves as Democratic State Committee Person for the 31st Assembly District, Judicial Delegate for the Queens County Democratic Club, and Secretary of Community Board 14 Queens’ Executive Board. She also serves as President of the Brooklyn Independent Democratic Club and Chair of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School. She is an active member of both the NYU and CUNY Alumni Associations.

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. (JPAFHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to transforming value-based care servicing communities of Southeast Queens (Rockaway + Jamaica), and Red Hook Brooklyn. For decades, JPAFHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare services, ensuring equitable access to high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and social support programs, regardless of ability to pay. The Health Center continues to address chronic disease management and improve health outcomes by integrating advanced technology and fostering strong provider-patient relationships. As one of the leading FQHCs in NYC, its commitment extends beyond healthcare. To learn more about Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc., visit www.addabbo.org