| April 8, 2010 | For More Information Contact: Andy Van Pelt 503-479-6018 |
Asante CEO Receives National Recognition as Grassroots Champion
The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems today awarded Roy Vinyard, president and CEO of Asante Health System in Medford, OR. with the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2010 Grassroots Champion Vinyard is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of a hospital’s mission.
The Partnership for Action Grassroots Champion Award was created to recognize those hospital leaders who most effectively educate community stakeholders and elected officials on how major policy issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the hospital, and is a tireless advocate for the hospital and its patients.
“We depend upon strong voices like yours to help tell the story of hospitals as cornerstones of the communities they serve,” said Rich Umbdenstock, AHA president and CEO. “This award is a small token of our appreciation for your hard work and dedication to improving health and health care in America.”
Vinyard, who has been president and CEO since 1999, strongly believes in living up to his organization’s mission, “…to provide quality care, in a compassionate manner valued by the community.” Governed by volunteer community leaders, Asante Health System is a two-hospital health system that is recognized in southern Oregon for its hospital services. It is his compassionate leadership that is a testament to how grassroots activities begin in our own backyards.
Vinyard is active in the community having been involved with the Medford Rogue Rotary Club, Medford Chamber of Commerce and Southern Oregon University’s Advisory Board. Additionally, he is a board member of OAHHS, a member of Oregon Hospital Political Action Committee (OHPAC) and the Oregon Health Leadership Task Force.
“This is a tremendous honor for Roy and the 4,000 dedicated employees associated Asante Health System. This recognition represents the good work of all our hospital members, who on a daily basis commit their time, talent and treasure to advocating for their patients and their communities, as part of their mission to deliver superior health care services at a local level. Leadership is the key to change and Roy embodies that quality,” commented Andy Davidson, president and CEO of OAHHS.
The award will be presented to one individual from each state with winners being chosen by the state association. The 2010 honorees will be recognized at a special Breakfast of Grassroots Champions at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Vinyard is one of 52 individuals honored this year.
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