Kristina Hänel facts for kids
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Kristina Hänel
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| Born | August 5, 1956 |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Physician |
Kristina Gisela Hänel was born on August 5, 1956. She is a German doctor who works in general medicine and as an emergency physician.
Kristina Hänel's Life and Work
Kristina Hänel grew up in a family of doctors. After finishing high school at 18, she started studying medicine.
Since 1981, Dr. Hänel has worked as a certified doctor. She also helps people in emergencies as an emergency physician. She learned even more about emergency medicine and how to give people medicine to make them sleep during operations.
Early in her career, she worked at places that help families and women with their health. Since 2001, she has had her own doctor's office in Giessen, Germany. She focuses on helping women stay healthy and understanding topics like family well-being and having babies.
Kristina Hänel is married and had her children while she was still studying to become a doctor. She is also a very active person! She runs marathons, which are very long races. She even competes internationally for Germany's national team in her age group for triathlons. A triathlon is a race that includes swimming, biking, and running.
Awards and Recognition
Kristina Hänel has received several awards for her work and dedication.
Important Awards
- 2018: She received the Clara Zetkin Women's Prize from the political party The Left.
- 2019: She was given the Anne-Klein-Frauenpreis by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. She shared this award with Natascha Nicklaus and Nora Maria Szász.
- 2019: The German Frauenring e. V. named her "Frauenringsfrau 2019". This means "Woman of the Women's Ring 2019."
- 2019: The city of Marburg and the Humanist Union gave her the Marburg beacon award.
