The Iowa Hospital Association and ChildServe have recognized Dr. Fred Klingbeil, medical director of pediatric rehabilitation medicine at ChildServe, Blank Children’s Hospital and MercyOne Children’s Hospital, with the 2021 Hospital Hero Award. Since 2007, the award has recognized health care providers who have selflessly served their hospitals and communities throughout their careers. Klingbeil, the only board-certified pediatric physiatrist in the state, was presented the award during the Iowa Hospital Association’s annual meeting on Oct. 6.  “Dr. Klingbeil is an expert in his field and fosters a collaborative team-based culture,” said Dr. Teri Wahlig, ChildServe CEO and chair of the Iowa Pediatric Healthcare Collaborative. “He describes himself as the conductor, bringing out the best in others to achieve greatness. He envisions a health care system that brings the best of our community’s resources together to improve population health.”