2024 Honorees
Cephas Bard, MD Awards
Henry Oster, MD, Retired Physician of the Year
By the time he retired, Infectious Disease specialist Henry “Hank” Oster, MD, had spent 52 years in the medical field. He and his family have thrived in Ventura since moving
here in the late seventies. Dr. Oster has been a steadfast supporter of the Foundation for years. He looks forward to more travel, cycling, and family time. Congratulations, Dr. Oster!
By the time he retired, Infectious Disease specialist Henry “Hank” Oster, MD, had spent 52 years in the medical field. He and his family have thrived in Ventura since moving
here in the late seventies. Dr. Oster has been a steadfast supporter of the Foundation for years. He looks forward to more travel, cycling, and family time. Congratulations, Dr. Oster!
Edward Banman, MD, Physician of the Year
A Saticoy resident since 1978, Edward Banman, MD, has served as a family physician to two — going on three — generations of Ventura families. He is an original founder of the Primary Medical Group, with offices in Ventura, Saticoy, Santa Paula, Oxnard, and Camarillo. He is a long-standing supporter of the Foundation. Congratulations, Dr. Banman!
A Saticoy resident since 1978, Edward Banman, MD, has served as a family physician to two — going on three — generations of Ventura families. He is an original founder of the Primary Medical Group, with offices in Ventura, Saticoy, Santa Paula, Oxnard, and Camarillo. He is a long-standing supporter of the Foundation. Congratulations, Dr. Banman!
John Hofer, Community Leader of the Year
A prolific land and property owner in the county, John Hofer’s legacy is far-reaching in the Ventura Community. A business man, investor, and philanthropist, he and his family significantly helped us build our new Ocean Tower. We are grateful for his friendship and unwavering support of the hospital. Join us in celebrating John!
A prolific land and property owner in the county, John Hofer’s legacy is far-reaching in the Ventura Community. A business man, investor, and philanthropist, he and his family significantly helped us build our new Ocean Tower. We are grateful for his friendship and unwavering support of the hospital. Join us in celebrating John!
