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Alumni News
Dickens, MHA '06, promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Robert Dickens, RN, MHA '06, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Auburn Regional Medical Center outside of Seattle, Washington.
10/13/2009
Dickens receives ACHE Fellowship
Robert M. Dickens, RN, MHA '06, receives ACHE Fellowship in May, 2009. Robert is the Associate Administrator of Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
06/01/2009
Chapa '05, coordinates free clinic in New Braunfels
Lizbeth Chapa, a 2008 graduate of our BHA program, coordinates the New Braunfels Volunteers in Medicine clinic in New Braunfels. The clinic offers free outpatient healthcare to people earning over 100 percent of the federal poverty level (and are therefore ineligible for Medicaid) up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (or $44,100 for a family of four). The clinic opened in September of 2008 and was a front page story in the Saturday, August 22, 2009, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung.
08/24/2009
Dickens receives ACHE Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent's Award
Robert Dickens, MHA '06, RN, receives the ACHE Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent's Award. Robert is the Associate Administrator at Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
03/28/2009
BHA Alum Strait passes away
Clint Strait passed away during the night on Monday, March 23rd. Clint received his Bachelor of Health Administration degree from Texas State University in 2006 before moving to Dallas to begin his career in the healthcare industry.
To see obituary from the Longview News-Journal please click here.
03/26/2009
Mendez and Cox receive Herkimer Awards
J.C. Mendez, BSHP '87, (left) and Debbie Cox, MSHP '92, FACHE, (right) receive Herkimer Awards for Outstanding HA Alumni at the Recognition Dinner held Friday, October 24, 2008. J.C. is the Director of Systems Implementation Services with HCA in Nashville and Debbie is the Director of Human Resources at Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos.
10/29/2008
Dolezal accepts Project Director - eHealth, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Carl Dolezal, MHA '99, has accepted the position of Project Director - eHealth at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsbrugh, Pennsylvania.
3/5/2008
Pearson, BSHP '93, named to 2008 Rural Health Fellows Program
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) announced the final selections for the 2008 Rural Health Fellows Program in December. After the completion of a competitive review process, twelve fellows were selected to participate in this year-long, intensive program aimed at developing leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America.
"We are very pleased to announce this new class of fellows as this program enters its second year. Once again, this class represents various levels of rural healthcare expertise. With the successes achieved by the 2007 class, we look forward to continuing the tradition of building rural healthcare leaders through this valuable program," said Alan Morgan, NRHA CEO.
The NRHA is a national nonprofit organization, with more than 18,000 members that provides leadership on rural health issues. The Association's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research. The NRHA membership is made up of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
2/26/2008
"We are very pleased to announce this new class of fellows as this program enters its second year. Once again, this class represents various levels of rural healthcare expertise. With the successes achieved by the 2007 class, we look forward to continuing the tradition of building rural healthcare leaders through this valuable program," said Alan Morgan, NRHA CEO.
The NRHA is a national nonprofit organization, with more than 18,000 members that provides leadership on rural health issues. The Association's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research. The NRHA membership is made up of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
2/26/2008
Rathbun, BHA '07, promoted to Patient Access Supervisor
Megan Rathbun was empolyed by Seton Medical Center shortly after completing her Bachelor of Healthcare Administration at Texas State University. Now, after five months of employment, she has been promoted to Patient Access Supervisor for Day Surgery, Labor and Delivery and Birth Certificates.
2/25/2008
Cook, BHSP ’96, MHA ’03, is named Director of Administrative Support
Mr. Bill Cook has accepted the position of Director of Administrative Support and Operations for Dell Children's Medical Center.
Austin HA Alumni Networking Group to meet Thursday, February 7
The Austin HA Alumni Networking Group met on Thursday, February 7, from 6 to 7 pm, at the Westlake Medical Center Board Room (M302) on 5656 Bee Caves Road in Austin.
RSVP to Joel Canfield, MHA '05, at jcanfield@capitalcardio.com.
Cook, MSHP '97, named a 'Rising Star' by San Antonio Business Journal
The San Antonio Business Journal picked Jeff Cook, MSHP '97, as one of the "40 Under 40: San Antonio's Rising Stars." Mr. Cook currently serves as the regional CEO of United Healthcare. The honorees will be recognized at the 13th Annual 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Awards Luncheon on January 24th at the Oak Hills Country Club.
Lieneck, MHA '06, accepted as new administrator of Spine Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Cristian Lieneck, MHA '06, FAMH, CHE, CMPE, has accepted a new position as administrator of the Spine Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Austin, Texas. Cristian was previously the Manager of the business office for the Austin Radiological Association.
Helmke chosen as new Division Administrator at M.D. Anderson
Joel W. Helmke, MSHP '96, has accepted the Division Administrator, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences position at M.D. Anderson effective January 1, 2008.
Mr. Helmke was most recently employed as the Department Administrator for Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology. Prior to this, Joel has worked as ad-interim Program Director, and Clinical Business Manager at M. D. Anderson; at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and The Methodist Hospital.
Mr. Helmke was most recently employed as the Department Administrator for Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology. Prior to this, Joel has worked as ad-interim Program Director, and Clinical Business Manager at M. D. Anderson; at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and The Methodist Hospital.
Barnes selected as new CEO of Sweeny Community Hospital
William H. Barnes, MSHP '88, has been selected as the new CEO of Sweeny Community Hospital in Sweeny, Texas. Mr. Barnes was previously CEO of Crane Memorial Hospital in Crane, Texas for two and a half years.
 Robert Pascasio | Robert Pascasio, MSHP '94, FACHERobert A. “Bob” Pascasio, FACHE, serves as the Administrator/CEO of and for Bayside Community Hospital & Clinic; one of only two hospitals on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast that remained open during Hurricane Rita in 2005, as well as the Executive Director of the Winnie-Stowell Hospital District. A progressive rural health care delivery system, Bayside proudly serves as the hub of general acute, primary and public health care programs and services in and for Chambers County, Texas. Bayside was presented the TMF Governor’s Health Quality Improvement Award of Excellence in 2005, as well as the Texas Academy of Governance Excellence in Health System’s Governance award in 2006. Mr. Pascasio holds a BBA in Accounting and MS in Health Care Administration; both from Southwest Texas State University, serves on numerous regional and state healthcare boards and committees, is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and was the recipient of the Texas Hospital Association’s 2005 Pioneer Award for Outstanding Rural Healthcare Administration. Bob is married to Vicki A. Pascasio, FACHE, the President of HealthShare/THA, and their daughter, Andrea, a former Miss Teen Austin, is currently working in the theatre arts in the Austin area. The School of Health Administration is proud to name Bob Pascasio as its 2007 Herkimer Award winner for Outstanding Graduate Alumni. |
David Pearson, BSHP '93, FACHEThe Board of Directors for the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals is proud to announce that David Pearson, CHE, MPA, was selected to be the next President/CEO of TORCH. The Board of Directors is the official governing body for TORCH and consists of 21 hospital administrators from across the State of Texas. David Pearson was previously the Vice President of Advocacy and Communications and has been with the organization for the past five years. James Bucker, the current TORCH Board Chairman, said, “Our future depends on strong leadership and enhancing our efforts to work collaboratively with other healthcare-related associations and providers. David will do just that.” Pearson assumed his new responsibilities on December 4th and he stated, “I am proud to follow in the footsteps of our esteemed founder, John Boff. I look forward to working with our talented staff and all of our members to improve the position of the rural and community hospitals throughout Texas.” TORCH is a professional association whose members consist of general acute care hospitals of less than 150 beds, as well as the companies and organizations which provide products and services to rural hospitals. It was founded 16 years ago as the voice and principal advocate for rural and community hospitals in Texas. TORCH provides leadership in addressing the special needs, issues, and contributions of the state’s rural community hospitals. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TORCH is the only organization devoted exclusively to rural hospitals. David Pearson will receive the Herkimer Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Alumni at the HA Awards Conference & Banquet on Friday, October 26th. |  David Pearson |