ST. JOHNSBURY – Heidi Gingue, population health manager at Northern Counties Health Care (NCHC), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Vermont Hunt Blair Leadership Award, presented by Bi-State Primary Care Association.
Gingue began her career as a case manager in long-term care, supporting older adults and helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life. Her work later expanded into quality improvement and collaborative care initiatives with Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics across the region.
As practice manager at Concord Health Center and now as population health manager at NCHC, Gingue has played a role in advancing team-based care, supporting providers and staff and fostering partnerships that improve health outcomes for patients and communities.
“Heidi exemplifies the kind of thoughtful, mission-driven leadership that strengthens both our organization and the communities we serve,” said Chris Towne, chief executive officer of Northern Counties Health Care. “This recognition is a reflection of the impact she has across our teams, our patients, and our partners.”
The Vermont Hunt Blair Leadership Award recognizes emerging and evolving leaders in health care who embody the qualities of the late Hunt Blair, including passion, compassion, vision, humility, mentorship and dedication to improving the lives of others. Award recipients are selected for demonstrating exceptional promise and leadership within the health care field.
The award was presented during the Bi-State Primary Care Association’s 2026 annual conference and awards ceremony.
