16 hospital and health system leaders recognized with trustee certification, demonstrating commitment to the patients, care teams, and communities they serve.
The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) recognized 16 hospital and health system trustees from across Minnesota for their successful completion of MHA’s rigorous and comprehensive trustee certification program. This certification underscores their unwavering commitment to the patients, care teams, and communities they serve.
“Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones for the communities they serve, and are facing a multitude of historic challenges,” said Dr. Rahul Koranne, MHA president and CEO. “MHA’s trustee certification program ensures that hospital and health system leaders are well-prepared for their roles.”
MHA’s trustee certification program provides hospital and health system trustees with training on current health care trends, governance best practices, ethics, government regulations, and patient safety and quality. Participants undergo 30 hours of coursework, making Minnesota’s program the most comprehensive in the nation.
Newly certified trustees include:
- Jerry Robicheau, Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
- Jill Ellingson, Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
- Shari Laven, Alomere Health
- Jackie Och, Astera Health
- Teresa Kittridge, Bigfork Valley Hospital
- Bobbie Bertram, CentraCare
- John Saw, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital
- Barbara Soderberg, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital
- Jacob Gayle, Hennepin Healthcare
- Susan Peet, Lakewood Health System
- Norman Kruse, Lakewood Health System
- Jean Stafford, Mille Lacs Health System
- Jacob Dorry, Ortonville Area Health Services
- Allan Berube, Perham Health
- Douglas Nagel, Pipestone County Medical Center
- Tom Lundberg, Riverwood Healthcare Center