Dr. John Hellerstedt Receives THA Trustee Award for Public Health Leadership Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
For his steadfast and sound public health leadership during COVID-19, as well as for his long and distinguished career in public service prior to the pandemic, Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), has been honored with the Texas Hospital Association’s THA Trustee Award. The award is THA’s highest honor given to someone not directly involved in hospital management. It recognizes significant contributions and outstanding leadership in the health care industry.
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The Board’s Role in Revisiting Your Strategic Plan in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Palo Pinto General Hospital, Mineral Wells, TXFeaturing:Ross Korkmas, CEOLori Boyd, RN, BSN, Board Chair Resources PPGH Fact Sheet (PDF) PPGH Sample Strategic Plan (PDF)
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Ensuring Financial Stability for the Future
Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX; Hilltop SecuritiesFeaturing:Brad Holland, CEO, Hendrick Medical CenterJ.V. Martin, Trustee, Hendrick Medical CenterChris Janning, Managing Director, Hilltop Securities Resources Hendrick Health System Fact Sheet (PDF) Sample Financial Dashboard (PDF) Sample Operating and Performance Scorecard (Excel File) Hilltop Securities: Advancing Purpose in Public Finance (PDF)
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Increasing the Emphasis on Safety and Quality
The Joint Commission; Houston Methodist, Houston, TXFeaturing:Dr. Ana McKee, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, The Joint CommissionDebbi Garbade, Director, System Patient Safety, Houston Methodist
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Building New Partnerships for Community Health Improvement
Wise Health System, Decatur, TXFeaturing:Jason Wren, President & CEOCarey Williams, Board ChairJordan Holzbog, Director of Population Health
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Building the Foundation for Great Governance
Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas, TXFeaturing:Saul Cordero, Chief Governance OfficerDr. Winfred Parnell, Former Board Chair
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2021 Ollie Jo Bozeman Excellence in Administrative Professionalism Award
Belinda Stewart Scottish Rite for Children Belinda Stewart’s primary role at Scottish Rite for Children is as executive assistant to the president and CEO, Robert L. “Bob” Walker. But during her 33-year tenure at Scottish Rite, she has learned to wear countless hats throughout the day. She is a Scottish Rite ambassador, historian, educator, mentor and wrangler of 40-plus trustees.…
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2021 Advocate of the Year Award
Paul Detwiler, M.D. UT Health Tyler Paul Detwiler, M.D., is the chair of the board of trustees of UT Health Tyler. He displays contagious enthusiasm, commitment, influence and integrity, and most importantly, he has been integral to the development of the positive culture at UT Health East Texas. In addition to chairing the board, Dr. Detwiler is on the medical…
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2021 Founders’ Award
Scott Hibbs Hendrick Health Whether Scott Hibbs is working on a water resources project or seated at the board table at Hendrick Health, his exemplary leadership is evident. A listener and problem solver, he gained the respect of his peers at Hendrick—where he has dedicated his time for nearly 28 years as a board of trustees member. During his tenure,…
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