The Idaho Hospital Association (IHA) has chosen William Hazle, M.D. to receive the 2008 Excellence in Medicine Award. Dr. Hazle is a psychiatrist with Portneuf Medical Center’s (PMC) Behavioral Health unit.

The Excellence in Medicine Award recognizes a physician who exemplifies the medical profession’s highest values:  commitment to service, community involvement, clinical excellence, altruism and leadership in the medical profession. IHA will honor Dr. Hazle with the award at the 75th annual convention in Coeur’ D’Alene in October.

“Dr. Hazle continues to be a highly respected physician, whose opinion and vision is welcomed and sought out by the clinical and administrative members of Portneuf Medical Center,” said Charlie Aasand, Director of Portneuf’s Behavioral Health Unit. “We are extremely fortunate to have such a high-caliber physician in our community.”

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