Highland Hospital Foundation Awards Highest Honor To Robert McCann, M.D., MACP

Thursday, December 5, 2019

 The Highland Hospital Foundation presented the 2019 Heritage Award to Robert McCann, M.D., MACP, a long-time member of the Highland Hospital Board and former board chair, at a ceremony at the Genesee Valley Club on December 4.

The Heritage Award is the highest honor given by The Highland Hospital Foundation for philanthropic contributions. It honors a person or organization that plays a significant role at Highland Hospital and in our community through their time, talent and financial support.

Dr. McCann has been an integral part of Rochester’s healthcare community for close to 35 years, has received many accolades and honors, and is regarded as a national and international expert in geriatric and end-of-life care. He has served as Chief of Medicine at Highland Hospital for almost 20 years and also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Accountable Health Partners.

“Bob McCann embodies everything that makes Highland Hospital so special and valuable to our community,” said Ned Nicosia, DDS, Chair of the Highland Foundation Board. “He has been Highland’s biggest cheerleader and supporter, extremely generous with his time, talent and financial support. We are so pleased to give Dr. McCann the highest honor given by the Highland Hospital Foundation.”

The award has deep significance for Dr. McCann. “I have a profound commitment to Highland --our people, programs, patients and their families,” he said. “It’s important for all of us to collaborate and contribute our time and financial resources in support of this vibrant community hospital.”

Past recipients of The Heritage Award include Dr. David Sischy, Linda Maxion, the Honorable Thomas & Betty Richards, Eileen Grossman, Dr. Eva Pressman and Dr. Seth Zeidman and Mark Eidlin.