MEET OUR AWARD WINNERS…
Founders Award
Tierney Grasser, past chairperson of Health Partnership Clinic’s Board of Directors and a dedicated volunteer board member since 2006, received the Founders Award. Tierney has been a driving force in the clinic’s success. Before retiring in 2019, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Olathe Health, bringing extensive expertise in healthcare finance and operations.
A Baker University graduate with a degree in Accounting, she became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1983 and was named CFO of the Year in 2015 by the Kansas City Business Journal. With over 30 years of experience, Tierney’s leadership has been instrumental in financial planning, risk management and quality initiatives. Her guidance was critical during the clinic’s transition to a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2012. She remained a steadfast leader as the clinic expanded and navigated the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committed to high ethical standards, fairness and honesty, Tierney has played a key role in shaping the clinic’s future. Her perspective on healthcare is deeply personal—after surviving a life-threatening illness, she understands the value of life.
Beyond the clinic, Tierney enjoys family, traveling and lifelong learning. She thrives on challenges and continues to serve on several not-for-profit boards, extending her impact on the community.
We thank Tierney for her steady leadership and unwavering dedication to Health Partnership. Her collaborative spirit and relentless commitment have left a profound and lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Her passion for supporting our mission and advocating for the most vulnerable has strengthened our clinic and transformed countless lives.
Leadership Impact Award
We honored Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Matt Sogard, CEO; Kansas City Women’s Health Clinic/HCA Midwest Health, Jeffrey Teply, MD; and Kimberly Swan, MD, MBA, Designated Institutional Officer, Graduate Medical Education Department, HCA Healthcare Kansas City with the Leadership Impact Award.
Each of these outstanding leaders has played—and continues to play—a pivotal role in advancing healthcare access for our community’s most vulnerable. Their unwavering leadership, bold vision and partnership with Health Partnership Clinic have expanded critical prenatal services, ensuring that every mother and baby receive the highest standard of care.
When demand for prenatal services surged, both the hospital and practice stepped up without hesitation. Today, through a seamless collaboration between the clinic’s staff and program team, we deliver life-changing care to those who need it most.
The team’s commitment to quality, patient care and medical education has not only improved health outcomes but also fostered an enriching, supportive learning environment—shaping the next generation of OB/GYN leaders.
Together, we have created a model program—one that stands as a testament to what is possible when leaders come together with a shared mission.
We extend our deepest gratitude for their leadership, vision and collaborative spirit in championing Health Partnership’s mission. Their partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to many more years of working together to serve those in need.
