Renz J. Juaneza, MD, FAPA, a psychiatrist at the MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, is the recipient of The Arc Baltimore’s Professional of the Year Award.
Presented during The Arc’s recent Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, the Professional of the Year Award in memory of Thomas Ferciot recognizes a professional who furthers The Arc Baltimore’s mission by supporting the organization and the individuals it serves with professional services characterized by excellence and sensitivity.
Dr. Juaneza, who manages the psychotropic and mental health needs of a wide range of people, has been of particular aid to an individual supported by The Arc Baltimore and its team.
“Dr. Juaneza has been nothing but patient, flexible, and committed to managing this gentleman’s safety and stability, keeping in close contact with our clinical services team and having virtual check-in with our direct support staff during COVID,” says The Arc Baltimore’s Chief Executive Officer, Kathleen McNally Durkin.
She continues, “While physicians are always a part of a person’s team, Dr. Juaneza is being recognized because he has gone above and beyond to work with The Arc for the benefit of this individual and we in turn are beyond grateful.”
The Arc Baltimore’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony featured the election of the organization’s new board of directors and officers, and award recognitions for those who have gone above and beyond in their service to The Arc Baltimore.
“The hard work and dedication of Dr. Juaneza and all of our award recipients and nominees, as well as so many others, is the critical component which enables The Arc Baltimore to support people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships,” Durkin concludes.
About The Arc Baltimore
The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability) to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. The Arc Baltimore is an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals. For more information, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org or call 410-296-2272.
