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2006 St. joseph hospital
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PeaceHealth
Whatcom Regional Board 2005
This group is responsible for the hospital’s overall policy
and strategic direction. The Board consists of 11 community
volunteers, the Chief of Medical Staff and the Chief
Executive Officer.
| Hal Arnason Jr. |
| Nancy J. Bitting |
| Allan Buehler, MD |
| Robert Diehl |
| Fred Haskell |
| Patti Imhof |
| William Lombard, M.D. |
| Barbara Lupo |
| Don McAfee, M.D. |
| David Nichols |
| Kathleen Pruitt, CSJP |
| R.B. “Bud” Swarens |
| Roland Trenouth, M.D. |
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St. Joseph Hospital Foundation
Board Of Directors 2005
The St. Joseph Hospital Foundation was formed in 2003 and is led
by a board of concerned and dedicated community members to help
maintain and strengthen St. Joseph’s mission to provide the best
health care available to our community.
| John Barron |
| Nancy J. Bitting |
| Denise Bosman |
| Mimi Ferlin |
| Don Haggen |
| Dick Hovde |
| Patti Imhof |
| Simon Johnson |
| Markell Kaiser |
| Jeffrey Kaufman |
| Alan Knutson |
| Leasa Lowy, M.D. |
| Ginny McEvoy |
| Patty Nelson |
| Ralph Rinne, M.D. |
| Harry & Joanne Robinson |
| Ian Thompson, M.D. |
| Doug Wight |
| Edward R. Zech, M.D. |
| Frank Zurline |
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Medical Staff Leadership 2005
This group includes physicians, dentists
and podiatrists who use the hospital to serve their patients.
They have important responsibilities regarding the quality of
care, policies, procedures and communication with the Executive
Team and Regional Board. Medical Staff leaders are chosen by
their peers.
| Allan Buehler, M.D. Chief of Staff |
| Jim Hopper, M.D., Vice Chief of Staff |
| Ione Adams, M.D. Past Chief of Staff |
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Executive Team 2005
This group leads the management group and makes decisions about
hospital operations.
| Nancy Bitting
- Chief Executive Officer |
Jack Haupt - Vice President, Facilities and Support Services |
| Steve Omta - Chief Operations Officer |
Marc Pierson, M.D. - Vice President, Medical Information &
Process Improvement, Medical Affairs |
| Terry Brennan - Vice President, Human Resources |
Marla Sanger, Vice President, Quality and Process Improvement |
| Faye Lindquist, - Vice President, Patient Care Services |
Dale Zender - Regional Vice President, Finance and Medical
Group (CFO) |
| Nancy Harrison - Vice President, Business Development |
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Community Council
This citizen advisory panel represents key sectors of the
community. Volunteer members serve as a sounding board and
facilitate two-way communication.
| Evelyn Ames, Ph.D - retired
professor of health education, Western Washington
University, Council President 2004-2005 |
Pat Mallahan - community volunteer, St. Joseph Hospital
Gift Nook Assistant Manager |
| Ken Culver - retired insurance executive |
Desmond McArdle - retired president, Bellingham Technical
College |
| Laura DeRose - Executive Director, Interfaith Coalition
(sponsors Interfaith Clinic) |
Kunle Ojikutu - Ph.D, Assistant Vice President for Student
Affairs
and Academic Support Services, Special Assistant to the
President for Diversity, WWU |
| Dewey Desler - Deputy Administrator, Whatcom County |
Renee Reimer - Executive Director, Lynden Chamber of Commerce |
| Stan Dyer - retired acute care CEO |
Satpal Sidhu - Dean of Professional Technical Education,
Bellingham Technical College |
| Charles Farrell, D.M.D. |
Orphalee Smith - CPA, private practice accounting |
| Andy Garcia - real estate consultant, RE/MAX Whatcom
County, Inc. |
Dolores Sobjack - Co-President, Central Auxiliary |
| Dick Hovde - Sr. Loan Officer, Business Services Dept., WECU |
Jim Strengholt - owner, Strengholt Construction |
| Pete Kremen - Whatcom County Executive |
Jim Stevens - Commercial Insurance Specialist, Unity Group |
| Jana Larson - Co-President, Central Auxiliary |
Gary Tomsic - Blaine City Manager |
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Mission Report 2006
Nicci Noteboom, Editor |
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