Tower Health executive and educator Wei Du, MD, was awarded the prestigious Paul J. Fink Leadership Award from the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society and named a Lehigh Valley Business ICON Honoree for his contributions to healthcare and education.
The Paul J. Fink Leadership Award is presented to a Philadelphia Chapter member who demonstrates psychiatric leadership through education, research, community engagement, and advocacy for all mental health consumers.
The Lehigh Valley Business ICON Honors Award recognizes Greater Lehigh Valley business leaders over 60 who have left an indelible mark on their fields and whose integrity, vision, and selfless service have lifted the community.
At Tower Health, Du Wei, MD serves as Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer, Designated Institutional Official, and Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services. He serves as a professor and Academic Chair of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine.
“I am grateful to receive both the Paul J. Fink Leadership Award and the Lehigh Valley Business ICON Honors recognition,” said Du. “I’ve been fortunate to dedicate my professional life to academic and medical areas that I am extremely passionate about, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to do so.”
“Dr. Du is a distinguished leader in behavioral health and academic medicine,” said P. Sue Perrotty, Tower Health CEO. “His contributions in these areas underscore his profound commitment to advocating for increased access to behavioral health care and the significant strides he has made in academic research and physician education.”