Dottie Mancini, MBA, RN, CNA and Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Point Medical Center (IPMC) recently received the “Health and Wellness Award” presented by the Women’s Council of Commerce of Broward County, a council of the Fort Lauderdale Chamber. Mancini received the “Health and Wellness Award” for her impressive contributions to her organization and to the community.

With more than 40 years of healthcare experience, Dottie Mancini knows what it takes to run a hospital but also understands that good customer service and quality patient care is what keeps you in business. Mancini also was named Pompano Chamber’s 2004 “Business Woman of the Year” and one of south Florida’s top business women by the City of Hope, a national cancer institute.

Along with Mancini’s dedication to her organization, she is committed to improving the lives of those in her community. In 2003, she was the Chairperson for the United Way North/Northwest Regional Advisory Council which uncovered needs of the community and helped secure resources to address those needs. She is frequently invited to speak to MBA students at Barry University on her journey from RN to CEO. She has also provided inspirational talks to women on welfare who are returning to the workforce.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the Women’s Council of Commerce,” states Mancini. “I was fortunate to have a CEO, Wil Trower, who believed in me enough to offer me this position eight years ago, in a time when women, especially nurses, were not usually given such opportunities. It is my pleasure and passion to serve our patients and the community.”