Peach State Health Plan Honors Decatur’s Dr. Iyabo Okuwobi, M.D. with 2014 Summit Award

ATLANTA (May 9, 2014) – Peach State Health Plan is pleased to announce that Dr. Iyabo Okuwobi, M.D., president and clinical director, Milestone Pediatrics, Decatur, Ga., has received the prestigious Summit Award, the company’s highest designation for a health care provider.  The Summit Award is given annually to physicians, practitioners, and obstetricians for providing clinical excellence.

In honoring Dr. Okuwobi with the Summit Award, Peach State Health Plan determined that she demonstrated exemplary performance in several key areas, including follow up after emergency room visits and routine preventive and well care services for adults and children. Dr. Okuwobi is also being recognized for providing quality care and improving health outcomes for Peach State Health Plan members. 

“Dr. Okuwobi is transforming healthcare and improving outcomes for countless individuals throughout her community in Decatur. We could not be more proud to honor Dr. Okuwobi with the Summit Award, our highest provider distinction,” said Mr. Patrick Healy, president and chief executive officer, Peach State Health Plan.

“I am so honored to receive this prestigious distinction. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to proudly follow my calling and impact the lives of those in my community on a daily basis,” remarked Dr. Okuwobi.

Dr. Okuwobi is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has extensive experience in primary health care of newborns, children and adolescents. She completed her medical education at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria, where she developed her interest in caring for children. She then traveled to the U.K. and practiced general pediatrics, neonatology and other pediatric sub-specialties for four years. She completed her pediatric residency at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in New York, and served as the chief resident in her final year of residency. In 2001, Dr. Okuwobi relocated to Atlanta, where she founded Milestone Pediatrics.

About Peach State Health Plan

Peach State Health Plan (Peach State) is a Care Management Organization that serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® population in partnership with Georgia Families. Peach State is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise offering both core Medicaid and specialty services. For more information visit www.pshp.com.

About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related services to the rising number of under-insured and uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, long-term care, other state-sponsored programs and Medicare (Special Needs Plans). Centene’s CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique “exchange-based” and other cost-effective coverage solutions for low-income populations. The Company operates local health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy benefits management. For more information visit www.centene.com.