BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Press Ganey today announced that Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" and renowned newscaster will deliver the keynote address at its 2017 National Client Conference, November 1-3 in Orlando, Florida. The annual three-day event draws more than 3,000 health care professionals from across the continuum of care to share best practices, network with peers and discuss strategies to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care.
“We are honored to host Robin Roberts to share her experiences as a journalist and anchor covering breaking news events, interviews with world leaders and her courageous and public battle with breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome,” said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO, Press Ganey. “We look forward to this inspirational keynote from Robin as we convene caregivers at our National Client Conference to explore innovative strategies that will transform health care.”
An inspiration to many, Robin Roberts has used personal challenges and triumphs to raise awareness of important issues around the world. In her memoir, Everybody’s Got Something published in April 2014, Roberts shares the amazing story of her battle against a life-threatening illness, the life lessons she continues to learn and her inspiring return to the GMA anchor desk.
Under Roberts’ leadership, as co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America," the broadcast has won five Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Morning Program”. When not traveling around the world covering global events, Roberts is at GMA’s studio in Times Square conducting interviews with a diverse group of newsmakers. She has been acknowledged with awards and honors from organizations around the country, including The Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program, and Gilda’s Club. At the 2013 ESPY Awards, Roberts was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for the strength and courage she has displayed throughout her life and career.
The Press Ganey National Client Conference is the premier patient experience event designed for health care professionals dedicated to advancing the safety, quality and experience of care. The conference will be held Nov. 1-3 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. For more information please visit the event website.
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