08/18/2026
๐๐ Congratulations to Avni Patel-West, Director of the Maika Program at Silver Healthcare Center, on being honored with the Dhurandhar Young Community Healthcare Leader Award!
As the daughter of Indian immigrants, Avni recognized the challenges many Indian families face when seeking care for their aging loved ones and dedicated herself to creating meaningful change.
Through the Maika Program, Avni works to help aging parents receive the care they need without losing their language, traditions, or sense of home. In a short time, she has built meaningful relationships throughout South Jersey, helped families feel more comfortable asking for support, and reminded the community that quality care is an act of love, not a failure of it.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Avni and the compassion, dedication, and leadership she brings to the community every day. This recognition is so well deserved! ๐๐