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Medical News presents its firstever Women in Leadership issue

ABOUT THIS ISSUE Women in Leadership Our featured leaders not only share in common an abundance of accomplishments within their healthcare careers, but all are female. Learn more about these exceptional ladies who lead, what motivates them, and how they climbed— and stayed—on top of the corporate ladder. Articles begin on page 9

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A new look at leadership in healthcare We are very excited to present a new look for the annual Medical News leadership issue. This year, we are focusing on women in leadership, both those that are currently leading and those that are well on their way to becoming the difference-makers in healthcare. These women are making a difference in healthcare today and will be doing so for many years to come. Their diverse backgrounds and career paths show us the breadth and depth of experience that makes our region’s healthcare system so special. Ben Keeton Over the course of the year, our staff enjoys learning Publisher about people making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Not knowing exactly which direction it would take us, we began gathering the names and stories of those individuals that were making the biggest splash. As the year progressed, and we began planning for our favorite issue, we noticed a very obvious trend, that 2013 was the year of the women in healthcare. Our editor, Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman presents a terrific summary starting on page 9. This issue is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of women in a leadership position. While we tried very hard to include those that made the news, I know for a fact that we probably left out some very important leaders. Our hope with this issue is to share a wide range of leaders, from those leading large organizations to entrepreneurs making a difference with only a handful of employees. While not everybody is included, we think this issue will give our readers an excellent sample of the talent that is working hard to improve the business of healthcare in our region. If we have missed anybody (and I am sure we have), please bring it to our attention. Any suggestions can be sent to my attention ([email protected]) and we will be sure to follow-up. Thank you for being a loyal reader in 2013, and we hope you will enjoy the stories of women who are making a difference in healthcare this year and beyond. Many thanks,

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Thoughts from the healthcare community Kindred Healthcare @kindredhealth Cut to little-known subsidy may affect care in some hospitals: http://bit. ly/1am8zLr Read more #HealthcareHeadlines: http://bit.ly/1am8x64. L&F Healthcare @LF_Healthcare ObamaCare is driving doctors to refuse insurance. They say it saves them 40% on overhead. Concierge medicine: another unintended consequence. kynectky @kynectky Of the nearly 48,000 newly covered healthcare enrollees on kynect, 41 percent are under 35-years old. pic.twitter.com/bx1wNbfJBX. heraldleader @heraldleader Pioneer for University of Kentucky’s OB/GYN department dies http://bit.ly/1dKMNRo. kynectky @kynectky Over 900 small businesses have started applications for employer coverage; and another over 300 have completed applications for coverage. Steve Beshear @GovSteveBeshear We’ve seen a recent drop in Rx drug abuse among KY teens, in part thanks to the implementation of HB1. Watch here: http://bit.ly/1dzg9lw for subsidies, discounts or programs like Medicaid thru @kynectky.

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Kentucky and Tri-State REC collaborate on practice transformation initiative The Kentucky and Tri-State Regional Extension Centers (RECs) announced a new initiative to help physician practices and clinics in Kentucky achieve better health, better outcomes and lower costs for patients. The Kentucky and Tri-State RECs held a kickoff event in Lexington for 30 practices interested in learning about new models to improve healthcare. The seminar served as an introduction to practice transformation, the idea that practices can integrate quality improvement methods with meaningful use of technology, patient-centered care and payment innovation to dramatically improve healthcare quality, outcomes and cost. At the event, the RECs also released a Practice Transformation Road

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The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted a three-year accreditation with commendation to the cancer program at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. CoC accreditation is given only to those facilities that have committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and to undergoing rigor-

ous evaluation and performance review. Frankfort Regional Medical Center received the three-year accreditation following an on-site evaluation to review compliance with 34 CoC quality care standards in areas including cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, research, and community outreach and quality improvement.

Ambati receives Junius-Kuhnt Award Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, professor and vice chair of the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, received the Junius-Kuhnt Award from the University of Bonn in Hamburg, Germany, for his group’s work and commitment to age-related macular de-

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Galen opens, dedicates center Galen College of Nursing opened a 3,000 square foot simulation center to be dedicated to college founder and Louisville resident, Kathryn M. Mershon. This marks the completion of phase one of Galen’s Advanced Simulation Center development, which will double in size with phase two, scheduled for completion in mid2014. When complete, Galen College of Nursing will house one of the state’s largest high-fidelity nursing simulation centers. Phase I of the new lab features three simulation rooms with supporting control and debriefing rooms.

High-fidelity simulation refers to structured student learning experiences with the use of technologically advanced computerized mannequins, which are anatomically precise and reproduce physiologic responses. Students are administered sequential decision-making events within an environment that mimics a clinical setting and instructors can control the mannequin’s responses to the students’ interventions. The state-ofthe-art laboratory addresses a critical component of nursing education—the ability to translate nursing theory into safe and effective patient care.

Dead Man Walking Physicians have a fundamental responsibility to treat people in need, to educate their patients about healthcare reforms and to work with their professional organizations to demand healthcare for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. That is the thrust two University of Louisville physicians, Michael Stillman, MD, and Monalisa Tailor, MD, put forth in a “Perspective” for the New England Journal of Medicine. Their article, “Dead Man Walking,” will be published in an upcoming print issue of the publication and was posted online. The two faculty members tell the story of a man they call Tommy Davis who was chronically uninsured despite being employed full-time.

Davis spent a year experiencing severe abdominal pain and constipation. Only when the pain was at its most severe did he visit the emergency room for relief. The diagnosis? Metastatic colon cancer. Davis will die too soon because he was uninsured. Stillman and Tailor say this patient’s circumstances are not unique. “For many of our patients, poverty alone limits access to care,” they write. “A fair number of our patients – the medical ‘have-nots’ – are denied basic services simply because they lack insurance, and our country’s response to this problem has, at times, seemed toothless.”

Baptist Health Louisville nabs award, heart attack accreditation Consumers in the Louisville market have voted Baptist Health Louisville (formerly known as Baptist Hospital East) as the number one healthcare facility in the Louisville metro area for the eighth consecutive year. The poll was conducted by the National Research Corporation. Other winners in Kentucky included Baptist Health Lexington and the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown and The Medical Center in Bowling Green. In addition, Baptist Health Lou-

isville received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Heart Attack Receiving Center Accreditation – one of about two dozen hospitals nationally to earn the designation. The accreditation program — sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care — recognizes centers that meet or exceed quality of care measures for people experiencing the most severe type of heart attack, in which blood f low is completely blocked to a portion of the heart.

Lourdes Auxiliary commits $500,000 to hospice care center Lourdes Au xiliar y comm i t t e d $500,000 to the campaign for The Lourdes Hospice Care center. The 10,000 square-foot center will bring inpatient hospice services into one designated location to enhance care and provide a home-like atmosphere for patients and their families.

Earlier this year, Lourdes Foundation embarked on a $7 million fundraising campaign to fully fund the construction of the facility and to create an endowment fund for future patient care needs. Construction of the center is set to begin in the spring 2014.

Home of the Innocents provides foster children medical care The Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN) and the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) announced a collaboration with the Home of the Innocents to serve the medical needs of children in foster care. Open Arms Children’s Heath, a service of Home of the Innocents, will provide primary care services to children in the Louisville area who are in

out-of-home placements. The goal of the center is to meet the needs of children who often miss routine healthcare in a “one-stop” setting. The CCSHCN will provide care coordination to DCBS foster families who receive services at the center. Care coordination ensures that children receive all of the services they need, while reducing duplication. It is especially important for children in foster care or with special needs.

First hybrid operating room in KY Jewish Hospital will soon be home to a hybrid operating room (OR) and resuscitation center, the first of its kind in Kentucky. The hybrid operating room will create more space for procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery but need heart valve replacement. A hybrid OR features diagnostic and imaging equipment, advanced

robotics and operating equipment, allowing cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons to work side by side. The combined facility enables heart care experts to collaborate and make informed decisions about patient care, allowing them the opportunity to evaluate procedures in real-time. Construction on the hybrid OR and resuscitation center began in October and is expected to be complete by the end of February 2014.

Unsung hero Dr. Hatim Omar, professor of pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and chief of adolescent medicine and the Young Parent Program, was honored by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) with the annual Regional Chapter Award in recognition of his ongoing dedication to the health and well-being of teenagers, both in Kentucky and around the world. The award is presented to individuals who are our “unsung heroes” who

work with youth in the community and other settings. Omar is founder and chairman of the Stop Youth Suicide campaign. He is also a co-founder and executive committee member of the International Society of Holistic Health. He was also an integral part of Kentucky House Bill 51, which requires educators in the state to have suicide prevention training. Through his work, the state of Kentucky has improved from being one of the lowest states for physical and mental health outcomes to an average state.

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P E O P L E in brief Masonic Homes of Louisville Masonic Homes of Louisville selected Angela Livingston, RN, as its director of nursing.

Baptist Medical associates L. Gregory Meriwether, MD, joined Louisville Cardiology Group, part of Baptist Medical Associates. Meriwether

Ann Strain, APRN, joined Kentucky Heart Specialists, part of Baptist Medical Associates.

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King’s Daughters King’s Daughters Medical Center welcomed Cynthia Massey, MD, to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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Kosair Children’s Hospital Deborah J. Kozik, DO, joined Kosair Children’s Hospital and the University of Louisville Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

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UK HealthCare UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine added Stephen Duncan, MD, to its team. University of Kentucky Ernie Scott has been named director of the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, at the University of Kentucky (UK) Center of Excellence in Rural Health.

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Passport Health Plan chosen for substance abuse collaborative Passport Health Plan will participate in the Association for Community Affi liated Plans’ (ACAP) Substance Abuse Coalition. Passport will be one of 16 plans nationwide participating in the Coalition with the goal of sharing best practices for treating Medicaid recipients with substance abuse diagnoses.

According to a recent study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kentucky has the third highest rate of fatal drug overdoses. The number of drug related deaths has quadrupled, rising from 5.9 per 100,000 in 2000 to 23.6 per 100,000 in 2010.

Kosair Charities gift supports pediatric rehabilitation Kosair Charities is providing more than $7 million to the University of Louisville to support research into helping children paralyzed by spinal cord injuries and other disorders. UofL is providing nearly $3 million to bring the total to $10 million. Dr. Andrea

Behrman, joined UofL in 2012 to launch this research program, which complements t he ef for t Uof L has behrMaN for research into adult rehabilitation following spinal cord injury.

Lexington Clinic’s newly repurposed Lexington Clinic Northside location is now open. The facility will offer primary care services by appointment, as well as primary and acute walk-in care.

Lexington Clinic Northside opens with two advanced registered nurse practitioners. Services will be offered for patients ages two and older.

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Event Calendar Kentuckiana Health Collaborative Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Where: Anthem BCBS, 13550 Triton Park Blvd., Louisville, Ky., 40223 Info: Harold Miller, president and CEO of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform will speak on ways that employers, unions, physicians, hospitals, health plans, and government officials can all work collaboratively to make a successful transition to a more value-driven healthcare system.

Meaningful Use Survival Seminar Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013 Time: 7 a.m. – noon Where: Clay Community Center, 3400 Indian Mound Dr., Mt. Sterling, Ky., 40353 Info: Healthcare professionals including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, optometrists, IT personnel, administrative staff, and others are encouraged to attend this event. Learn more about current trends in health IT in Kentucky, including Meaningful Use to include Stage 2, as well as privacy and security risk analysis and Meaningful Use audits.


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By Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman Why women? Why now? Well, why not? Kentucky is fortunate to have many top leadership positions in healthcare fi lled by women. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said outside the Commonwealth. Women represent an overwhelming

Our industry will only benefit from eliminating gender disparities in the top executive positions. majority of the healthcare workforce, yet they are significantly underrepresented in leadership positions, particularly at the executive and board levels. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that while women make up 73 percent of medical and health service managers, they represent just four percent of healthcare company CEOs. Zero percent of CEOs from Fortune 500 healthcare companies are women. Just 14 percent of healthcare companies’ board of directors are women. One study published in the Journal of American Medicine showed that among a sample of 2,000 physicians, female physicians earned almost $12,000 less per year than their male counterparts, even after adjusting for specialty, academic rank, hours worked, publications and leadership positions.

eliminating gender Disparities Healthcare organizations need diverse and innovative leaders—leaders who also can become mentors and role models to the people in the communities they serve. When girls see women from their own communities in leadership positions, the possibilities for their own accomplishments become more real. Our industry will only benefit from eliminating gender disparities in the top executive positions. Beyond the glass Ceiling While the leadership ladder is different for every healthcare executive, we’d be remiss to not mention that 10 of the more than 50 healthcare leaders featured began their careers as nurses. That includes KentuckyOne Health president and CEO, Ruth W. Brinkley. We asked Brinkley if being a female in a leadership position is an advantage or a disadvantage. She had this to say: “There are many theories that have been put forth to account for how women lead; why or if they are successful; how their leadership styles differ from men. Women are sometimes called indecisive because we take in a variety of variables before making a decision and almost always try to build consensus and cooperation with others. “As women, we often don’t care who gets the credit, as long as we achieve the desired objectives,” she continued. “Research shows that as a group, women have more transformational qualities than men. Transformational leaders are inspirational, positive role models, concerned

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about followership and empowerment; and they push followers to be creative and take chances.” In fact, noted leadership scholar, Bernard Bass, predicted that by the year 2034 the majority of high-level leaders will be women, based on their more

transformational qualities. Brinkley left us with this quote from Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook: “In the future there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” Until that moment comes, we will celebrate the female ones.

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Linking the XX ecosystem Grassroots group connects and empowers female innovators, visionaries and leaders in the healthcare industry. sponsor younger women it provides that path to the advancement of leadership that is currently under represented in the industry. X X provides an authentic and collaborative platform for this to happen.” The group hosted its fi rst event, an invite-only Inspiration Dinner, this past November. It featured speakers Lara MacGregor, founder of Louisville-based Hope Scarves and Dr. Deb Clary Gmelin, corporate director for the Leadership Institute at Humana. Participants included leaders from large organizations such as Norton Healthcare Inc. and KentuckyOne Health Inc. to smaller startup companies.

Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman A new group in Louisville plans to empower and connect women and shake up the local healthcare industry while doing it. The group, called XX in Health, is an initiative of San Franciscobased Rock Health, a 501c(3) nonprofit that supports entrepreneurship at the intersection of health and technology. Alicia Heazlitt, director of strategy for Louisville-based International Center for Long Term Care Innovation (InnovateLTC), and Dianne Timmering, vice president of spirituality and culture for Louisville-based Signature HealthCARE, are organizing the group in Louisville. The way Timmering describes it, “XX in Health is a movement, even a force in which encounters are edifying and productive, positive, competitive and tactical in maneuvering the healthcare landscape.” XX in Health will connect leaders in Louisville with others around the country. XX in Health groups are active in Boston, Washington D.C. and Chicago. “This is an historic time. We have to collaborate to make the change, empower women to seize the moment and opportunities to take leadership roles as this industry is transforming before our eyes.” — alicia heazlitt, director of strategy, InnovateLTC XX in KY Heazlitt and Timmering’s introduction to XX in Health occurred when they were nominated to join XX retreats. “It was such an honor to join the 200+ women ranging from academics, startups to Google to Kaiser Health etc.,” said Heazlitt.

Then they were selected to serve as XX in Health Ambassadors in Chicago this past October. After these experiences the two decided it was time to create a Louisville chapter. “The XX ecosystem needed to link to Kentucky’s cluster and strength of healthcare organizations, and health-related entrepreneurial burst in products, services models that intersect with technologies,” said Heazlitt. “The connection to other innovative cities that have chapters, like Boston and Chicago, are imperative to learn from each other. Th is is an historic time. We have to collaborate to make the change, empower women to seize the moment and opportunities to take leadership roles as this industry is transforming before our eyes.” Hub for Healthcare growth Female leaders in healthcare, Timmering believes, can empower other female leaders in healthcare—if only they had the chance. “Kentucky, and specifically Louisville, is a hub for healthcare growth and innovation for providers and payers where women play a large role in many facets from leadership, to management, to frontline, to clinical, to CEO,” she said. “Kentucky is ripe for such a move-

ment of cause and effect where solutions lie not only in the captive mind but in our cultural fabric, to move from idea into the relevancy of healthcare need.” “Kentucky is ripe for such a movement of cause and effect where solutions lie not only in the captive mind but in our cultural fabric, to move from idea into the relevancy of healthcare need.” — Dianne Timmering, vice president of spirituality and culture, Signature healthcare llc “Women have unique perspectives,” Heazlitt added. “We experience and navigate the healthcare system from a personal perspective very early in our lives, by having children and taking care of parents and grandparents. Our lens is unique. When women coach, mentor and

empowering each Other Heazlitt and Timmering only see XX in Health growing. “XX is already an integral part of the healthcare transformation,” said Heazlitt. “Women leaders that are a part of this grass roots group are already making great imprints on what our industry will look like tomorrow. I imagine in ten years it will be the place where true collaboration and action with women from all over the world will solve systemic issues globally.” Timmering predicts XX in Health evolving to become a premier organization, which intersects women in leadership to the inventiveness of a mind and heart, concept and care, product and service, with the scale and fi nance to go from germination to being. “Female leaders in healthcare can inspire other female leaders with the innovative spirit of boldness,” she said. “Innovation thrives on the creative, so we empower each other, recognizing that a quick failure is a new learning jewel and a ‘try again,’ not a defeat but an opportunity to celebrate what didn’t work but what will. It is about recogn i z i ng t hat we a re problem-solver s , wrapping the creative around the solution and igniting a revolution at the core of customer experience within the essence of compassion along the continuum of care.”

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Laughter and love Sarah Wice-Courtney incorporates both as she balances work and family responsibilities.

SARAH WICECOURTNEY CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE MN: How do you balance work and life priorities?

By Chelsea Nichols If there’s only going to be one leader from northern Kentucky to make the list, Sarah Wice-Courtney would make a lovely choice. The corporate communication manager of St. Elizabeth Healthcare ha nd les communicat ion st rateg ies, publication management, overseeing social media and more for the hospital network. Outside of work, Wice-Courtney joins a handful of other ladies on our list selected to participate in Leadership Kentucky. The nonprof it educationa l organization focused on developing the C o m m o n w e a l t h ’s next generation of leaders and will graduate its class of 2013 this month. Though it may sound clichéd, WiceCourtney considers being a mother one of her greatest roles. Like many of our leaders, Wice-Courtney finds balancing her professional and personal life is a

“sometimes i handle conflict well if the situation is something I am comfortable with, but other times, I just have to take a step back out of the situation and analyze all of the factors creating the conflict.” — Sarah Wice-Courtney, corporate communications manager, st. elizabeth healthcare challenge. From what we can tell, she’s doing a fine job at it. Medical News spoke with Wice-Courtney to find out exactly how she does it. MN: What influenced you to enter a career in healthcare? SWC: I have always been interested in healthcare. When I was 19, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and the care she received from St. Elizabeth was astounding. Her care was not only focused on the diagnosis itself, but also support

groups, physician relationships, etc. Also, I grew up down the street from St. Elizabeth Edgewood, so the healthcare system has always been very prevalent in my life due not only its proximity to where I lived, but also its involvement and engagement in community activities. In healthcare, you have an oppor t unit y to cha nge l ives, bot h physically and emotionally. There is much reward that comes with the healing involved in this field.

SWC: It is hard sometimes, but I try to compartmentalize everything where I am at the moment so I can be as productive as possible in order to not have those priorities bleed over too much into each other. When, I am working, I try to work very hard and diligently to use my time as resourcefully as possible, so once I leave the office, I can focus all of my attention and time on my family, and vice versa.

MN: How do you deal with confl ict? SWC: This is a good question that I am still trying to figure out. I wish I had a straight forward “go to” answer, but I don’t. Sometimes I handle confl ict well if the situation is something I am comfortable with, but other times, I just have to take a step back out of the situation and analyze all of the factors creating the confl ict. Whether my approach is the best, I don’t know, but for me, taking thoughtful time and stepping away from the confl ict can help me see the occurrences and potential outcomes.

MN: Who were your mentors? SWC: As corny as it may be, my biggest mentors have been my parents, and they still continue to be. Each and every day, they work hard and love hard. Their commitment to their family and their work exemplifies a true balance of love, responsibility, respect, devotion and life lessons. Continued on page 27


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What that means: Mary Kate O’Leary is president and CEO of Uspiritus, a youth caring organization formed in 2012 by the merger of Brooklawn Child & Family Services and Bellewood Home for Children. Board presence: O’Leary is co-chair of True Up, an initiative supporting kids aging out of the foster care system, and is a board member and executive committee member of the

Resume highlights: O’Leary was senior vice president of community impact for Metro United Way. Prior to that position, O’Leary was executive director of Kentucky Child Now in Frankfort. Before being recruited to Kentucky, O’Leary was president and CEO for HomeBase Youth Services, a grassroots organization in Phoenix, Ariz. serving 18-25 year old homeless youth. She was also a director of program operations and consultant for Father Flanagan’s Boys Town USA, working with 19 sites across the country and was CEO of Boys Town of Central Florida, just outside of Orlando. Hometown: Millbury, Mass.

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MARY N. HAYNES

CEO AND ADMINISTRATOR, NAZARETH HOME What that means: Since coming to Nazareth Home, which serves those who need long-term nursing care and rehabilitation services in 2001, Mary N. Haynes, CEO and administrator has encouraged a Covey-based leadership model. Her team practices principles of evidencebased medicine, nursing science, customer service and prayerful faith to impact and build a culture that places persons before task and residents first. Impressive fact: A s f o r m e r C E O o f We l l i n g t o n

applause, applause: Won Nursing Home Administrator of the Year from the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities in 2003. In 2005, she won the Nelda Barton award for community service from the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities. In 2009, she was awarded the Ira O. Wallace Distinguished S er v ic e Awa rd f rom t he K ent uc k y Association of Healthcare Facilities.

KELLEY GANNON

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SEVEN COUNTIES SERVICES What that means: Kelley Gannon coordinates and promotes collaborative relationships with community providers and key stakeholders, creating real collective impact and positive outcomes to support the mission of behavioral health. Impressive fact: Gannon has worked in the behavioral health field for more than twenty-three years.

Resume highlights: Willis’ journey to Humana started in 1996 when she joined Employers Health Insurance, in Green Bay, Wisc. When Humana acquired Employers Health, Willis moved into key sales and marketing roles in Humana’s Chicago and Arizona market offices.

education: She earned a bachelor of arts degree at the University of Illinois. Off the clock: Wil lis enjoys volunteering w it h professional and nonprofit organizations. She is married to husband, Thomas, and has two children, Loren and Tommy. She also enjoys golf, crafts, cooking and travel.

education: Gannon received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Kentucky and received her independent licensure in 2002.

STEPHANIE HERRON

PRESIDENT AND CEO, MARKEY CANCER FOUNDATION, PART OF UK HEALTHCARE

Off the clock: She is a member of the National Association of Female Executives and Entrepreneurs, t he A ssociation of

What that means: As practice leader, Jennifer Willis is responsible for sales and marketing for Humana’s employer plans in Kentucky and Indiana. She formerly held this role in Humana’s Arizona and Nevada markets.

Did you know? Willis grew up in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Did you know: She is a former adjunct professor with the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville.

Career highlights: Stephanie Herron co-authored a million-dollar grant for science education from the Amgen Foundation; secured key major gifts in support the $60 million dollar John S. Broome Library Capital Campaign; and works on multi-year funding initiatives for Alzheimer’s and stem cell research.

PRACTICE LEADER FOR HUMANA KENTUCKY AND INDIANA

Parc Health Systems, Haynes developed Kentucky’s first and only free-standing Alzheimer’s centers.

University Technology Managers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Did you know: Herron was active for more than 10 years with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

BONNIE K. CIRESI PARTNER, MOUNTJOY CHILTON MEDLEY, HEALTHCARE SERVICES TEAM

What that means: Bonnie K. Ciresi has devoted more than 31 years to public accounting with an emphasis on providing management consulting and tax compliance services to private medical practices. Did you know? Before joining Mountjoy Chilton Medley, Ciresi spent three years as the chief accountant at Norton-Kosair Children’s Hospitals.


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KELLEY ABELL PARTNER, CAPITOL SOLUTIONS

What that means: Kelley Abell joined ResCare, a current client, in 1997 to design and implement the first government relations department. There, Abell managed and coordinated the efforts of more than 15 contract lobbyists and associations. In January 2004, Abell became a partner in Capitol Solutions where she works hard to deliver for her clients, bringing ideas that have led to rate increases and additional state funds leveraged from federal funding. Did you know? Abell became one of the youngest

SHARMILA MAKHIJA, MD CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, AND WOMEN’S HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE WHERE SHE ALSO HOLDS THE DONALD E. BAXTER CHAIR

Hometown: Montgomery, Ala. education: Sh a r m i l a M a k h ija e a r ne d he r bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Cornell University and her MD degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her OB/ GY N residency at the University of Louisville and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She earned her MBA degree from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and is a graduate of

state party executive directors in the country in 1987. While in college at the American University in Washington, D.C., Abell volunteered in her f irst presidential c a mpa ign, a nd she ha s worked professionally in numerous local, state, federal and presidential campaigns for more than 25 years. Board presence: Abell served on the board of the Healing Place in Louisville for seven years, serving as chairman of the board for 2008– 2010. Previously, Abell served on the Brain Injury Association of Kentucky board. Off the clock: She is married to attorney, David L. Huber, and enjoys running with their black lab, Nora Lea.

t he EL A M (E xecutive L eadership and Academic Medicine) program at Drexel University. applause, applause: Ma k hija ha s published a nd presented extensively in the areas of OB/GYN, gene therapy for treatment of cancer, and use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment of ovarian cancer. She is the recipient of NIH funding and has served as a Women’s Reproductive Health Research Scholar. She has won awards for teaching future physicians, and has been listed as a “Top Doctor in America” since 2008. Did you know? An accomplished medical communicator, she is the women’s health expert on the Medical Advisory Board of QualityHealth.com. She also served as a media contributor to Fox5 in Atlanta prior to moving to Louisville, has appeared on national network news programs on CNN and is certified by the News Certified Exchange, the journalist-vetted database of verified, credible sources.

RAMONA JOHNSON PRESIDENT AND CEO BRIDGEHAVEN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Career track: Ramona Johnson is an advance practice psychiatric nurse with 37 years’ experience in direct service, program development, administration and advocacy. She has been at Bridgehaven Mental Health Services for 15 years, serving as the clinical director for over three years before accepting the president and CEO position in 2002.

applause, applause: She developed the VNA’s Mental Health Home Care Program, an inpatient treatment for older adults at Our Lady of Peace and helped to transform Bridgehaven’s traditional day treatment program into an award winning and CARF accredited psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery and community integration program with successful clinical outcomes. Board presence: Johnson serves as chairperson of the Kentucky Mental Health Coalition, is on the board of NAMI Louisville and is active in the Council of Metro United Way Agency Executives.

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What that means: Sue Stout Tamme was the former president of the Louisville market and of Baptist Hospital East (now known as Baptist Health Louisville). Currently, Tamme looks at strategic partnerships and potential ventures with other hospitals, systems or organizations that can partner with Baptist Health to better the health of Kentucky’s residents and complete the care that’s needed to ensure patients have what they need to thrive. Career path: Tamme began her healthcare career as a candy striper. From the time she was a little girl, her grandmother encouraged her to

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become a nurse. She did — first at St. Luke Hospital in northern Kentucky, and then at the old Kentucky Baptist Hospital. Since 1973, the staff nurse steadily climbed the ladder — first to nurse manager at Baptist East, then to vice president of nursing. Impressive fact: In 1995, she became Baptist Healthcare System’s first woman president, taking the reins at Baptist Hospital East. In 2011, she was promoted to Louisville market president for Baptist Health. Hometown: Alexandria, Ky. Off the clock: Tamme has a daughter, Brittany Stout, and is married to Bernard Tamme. Her interest in wellness sparked the Baptist East/ Milestone Wellness Center partnership.

What that means: In her position, Helen Overfield has raised awareness of the seriousness of diabetes by participating in c ou nt le ss he a lt h fa irs, spe a k ing engagements and media interviews. applause, applause: Most recently, she worked with Kroger grocery stores to secure free onsite blood glucose testing. She utilized the media, print and electronic medium, to get the message out to the community to take the online “Are You at Risk Test ” on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) web site in honor of National

Diabetes Alert Day. She revitalized the ADA’s Live Empowered Program for the African American community in L ouis vil le, by securing f und ing, training volunteers and collaborating resources with companies, agencies, healthcare organizations, community centers and churches to bring this national program to the community. Career path: Pr ior, she wa s e xec ut ive director of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), director of corporate sponsorships for YMCA Metro and director of marketing and public relations at the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts.


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SHEILA PRESSLEY

THERESA RAIDY

CHAIR OF THE FACULTY SENATE AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION ADVANCEMENT AT KOSAIR CHARITIES

What this means: Theresa Raidy is responsible for the expansion of Kosair Charities’ outreach initiatives and the creation o f n e w o p p o r t u n it i e s f o r K o s a i r donors and constituents to further the organization’s mission of helping children in need.

Career path: Raidy began her career in development on the Kosair Charities campus at the Cerebral Palsy KIDS Center. Then she served as director of development at Kosair Charities. She later held multiple positions at University of Louisville including director of prospect research, director of the Health Sciences 1798 Society, director of development for the School of Dentistry, associate vice president for health sciences, associate vice president for development and

executive director of principal gifts. Off the clock: She is a ten‐year member of the Rotary Club of downtown Louisville, a member of the Cathedral of the A ssu mption a nd volunteers w it hin the Jefferson County Public Schools system. She is married to William Schneider, Jr., and has two daughters, Melody Raidy and Carmen Raidy.

Did you know: Sheila Pressley is the first AfricanAmerican to chair the University’s Faculty Senate. applause, applause: In 2008, she was appointed by the Governor of Kentucky as a member of the chemical demilitarization citizens’ advisory commission. education: Pressley earned her bachelor’s d e g r e e f r o m We s t e r n C a r o l i n a University, her master’s degree from Tufts University and her doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky.

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Dream the possible dream How competence, confidence and courage turns a small town girl into a CEO. “If we want to create a healthier Kentucky, it starts with making quality healthcare available and accessible for everyone.” — ruth w. brinkley, president and CEO, Kentuckyone health

Association of Hea lth Ser v ices Executives’ Senior Hea lthcare Executive Award and was recently recog niz ed by Becker’s Hospita l Review as one of “130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know,” not to mention she was listed in Modern Healthcare magazine’s Top 25 M i nor it y E xec ut ive s i n Healthcare. A fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, she is also a founding member of the Continued on page 18

The Three C’s of Success According to Ruth W. Brinkley, president and CEO, KentuckyOne Health, the three C’s critical to career success are competence, confidence and courage:

Competence: • Learn and know your field of work; critical thinking and good problem solving skills are essential.

RUTH W. BRINKLEY

• Take extra assignments—especially the hard ones—you will learn the most from them.

PRESIDENT AND CEO, KENTUCKYONE HEALTH

By Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman She grew up in a small Georgia farming community, the oldest of four children—three girls and one boy. Raised by her grandmother, Ruth W. Brink ley was too young to remember when her grandfather passed away. She does, however, remember how her grandmother wanted her to become a nurse. “I had a mind of my own and wanted to be something different,” said Brinkley. But Brinkley couldn’t ignore the fact that she lived in a town with very limited access to healthcare. She saw friends and family die tragically— too soon and without adequate care.

Without realizing it, her grandmother’s inf luence and her childhood, did in fact, pave her career path. She attended and graduated from DePaul University in Chicago and received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing. Building a Healthcare Career But that’s not where Brinkley’s story ends, rather, begins. Brinkley has amassed nearly 40 years of healthcare experience working in private and publ ic hea lthca re organizations including academic and communitybased hospital systems. She is the recipient of numerous awa rds including the Nationa l

• Prepare for the unexpected—the job or role is never as it was described.

Confidence: • Develop and believe in your own leadership style and abilities—be true to yourself. • Be open to those who can help you advance in your career. Confidence and advocacy or sponsorship by influential leaders are extremely beneficial in building a successful career. • Trust your intuition or “gut instincts”—they will never lead you wrong. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. • Make integrity, reliability, credibility, dependability part of your character; own your mistakes; learn from you failures; keep moving forward.

Courage: • Face challenges, difficulties, uncertainty and pain without being overcome by fear or deterred from taking the right actions.


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Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation and is a member of the Kentucky Health Benef it Exchange Advisory Board From Nurse to CeO Today, she is president and CEO of KentuckyOne Health, which was formed 2012 from the merger of the former Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare and the former Saint Joseph Health System, and later partnered with the University of Louisville Hospital and James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Wit h her ent husia sm, it shou ld come to no su r pr ise t hat Br i n k le y def i ne s her “t heme song” a s (i n

“I would encourage all young girls to follow their passions and not be afraid to fail because it is in failure that we ultimately find the courage to succeed.” — ruth w. brinkley, president and CEO, Kentuckyone health h e r w o r d s) “ To D r e a m t h e ( I m ) Pos sible D rea m.” Brinkley’s dreams are not limited

to her career. She also enjoys traveling. “I’ve been to Europe several times, but visits to Asia and Africa are still on my bucket list,” she said. Attending local events like plays, basketball and football games, as well as visiting her grandchildren are also ways she spends her free time. encouraging girls to Follow Her path Brinkley, who now has two grandchildren one of whom is a girl, encourages young girls to pursue careers in math and science. “We need to be strong role models for young girls and encourage them to ‘dream the possible dream,’ as Sheryl Sandberg writes in Lean In,” said

Brinkley. “If we show them what is possible and nurture their interests, the rest will follow. “I would encourage all young girls to follow their passions and not be afraid to fail because it is in failure that we ultimately f ind the courage to succeed,” Brinkley continued. “We also need to be available for mentoring and sponsoring them to help them achieve their dreams.” Bec ause a s Br i n k le y c a n at te st , sometimes it means more than just helping them achieve their dreams, but the dreams of their grandmothers, too.

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What do the following leaders have in common? They all began their career as nurses.

SUE STOUT TAMME

RAMONA JOHNSON

PRESIDENT OF BAPTIST HEALTH COLLABORATIONS

PRESIDENT/CEO, BRIDGEHAVEN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADVANCE PRACTICE PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

Johnson is an advance practice psychiatric nurse with 37 years’ experience in direct service, program development, administration and advocacy.

RUTH W. BRINKLEY

MARY N. HAYNES

PRESIDENT/CEO, KENTUCKYONE HEALTH

CEO/ADMINISTRATOR, NAZARETH HOME

Brinkley holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from De Paul University and is a registered nurse.

Tamme began her healthcare career as a candy striper. Her first position was at St. Luke Hospital in northern Kentucky, and then at the old Kentucky Baptist Hospital. Since 1973, the staff nurse steadily climbed the ladder — to nurse manager at Baptist East, then vice president of nursing.

Haynes has a masters of science in nursing, gerontological specialist from DEAN AND PROFESSOR, the University of Evansville, Evansville, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Ind.; a master’s degree in health SCHOOL OF NURSING systems, University of Louisville, and A pediatric nurse, Hern attended a baccalaureate in nursing, Spalding leadership training through University, Louisville. the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

MARCIA J. HERN

CHARLOTTE IPSAN

LYNNIE MEYER

PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATOR, NORTON SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, FUTURE HOME OF NORTON WOMEN’S AND KOSAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

SYSTEM VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, NORTON HEALTHCARE INC.

Ipsan’s first profession related to healthcare was as a nursing assistant at Kosair Children’s Hospital while in nursing school. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing and started as a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care nursery at Kosair Children’s Hospital.

JOANNE M. BERRYMAN DEAN, KOSAIR CHARITIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH & NATURAL SCIENCES, SPALDING UNIVERSITY

Berryman graduated from Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1969 with a diploma as a registered nurse. She began her nursing career in 1969 at Jewish Hospital.

KATHY NEUNER VICE PRESIDENT OF INPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES, CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Neuner graduated from Norton Memorial Infirmary, Louisville, in 1976 with a diploma as a registered nurse. She began her career at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, as a medical surgical nurse.

BEVERLY (BEV) WEBER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, KENTUCKYONE HEALTH

Weber holds a master’s degree in nursing from Saint Louis University.

Meyer holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in nursing administration from Bellarmine University. Meyer started her career as a staff nurse at Kosair Children’s Hospital where her primary areas were critical care float – NICU, PICU and burn unit. In 2008, Meyer was selected as one of 20 nurses in the nation to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows Program, an advanced leadership experience for nurses in senior executive roles.

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Motivated to make a difference Medical News sat down with some of Norton Healthcare’s female leaders to find out what drew them to their healthcare careers and what sustains them in it. By Chelsea Nichols and Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman As a large hospital and healthcare system, Norton Healthcare provides care at more than 140 locations throughout greater Louisville and southern Indiana. It employs more than 12,000 many of whom are women. Medical News spoke with some of these female leaders to discover how they lead, what empowers them and what they do when they’re not in the office.

Charlotte Ipsan president and administrator, Norton Suburban Hospital, future home of Norton Women’s and Kosair Children’s Hospital

Medical News: What was your first healthcare job? Sandra Brooks: My first professional position in healthcare was as an obstetrics and gynecology intern at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I worked between 80 and 100 hours per week delivering babies, seeing patients and becoming proficient at performing gynecologic procedures. It was then that I discovered a passion for caring for women with gynecologic cancers and began to understand the non-clinical variables that could determine both positive and negative health outcomes. It was an exciting period of discovery and exploration. Ginger Figg: I had the opportunity to assist with the start-up of a medical center when I first started college. Charlotte Ipsan: My first profession related to healthcare was as a nursing assistant at Kosair Children’s Hospital while in nursing school. I graduated with my Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing at age 21 and started as a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care nursery at Kosair Children’s Hospital. Lynnie Meyer: I started my career as a staff nurse at Kosair Children’s Hospital where my primary areas were critical care float – NICU, PICU and burn unit. MN: What motivates you to come to work? SB: I am fortunate in that my position allows me the opportunity to utilize my knowledge and skills in medicine, research, business

and public health to be able to formulate programs and solutions that address the drivers of some of our most persistently difficult problems relating to health. It has afforded me the platform to lead efforts in prevention—a major paradigm shift for our health system. In the past seven years, I have been able to witness evidence of a growing awareness of the importance of prevention and implementation of programs and policies that address not only access but also the social determinants that drive health outcomes. The knowledge that one is making a difference serves as a powerful motivator. GF: My work at Norton Healthcare gives me the opportunity to be in a fast-paced environment that allows me to work closely with an excellent team of leaders, physicians and providers to improve the health of our community. While I am not a direct caregiver, I am able to impact the care for our patients by supporting our medical group and by ensuring we partner with the highest quality and most compassionate providers. CI: I am a people person who strives to create the most wins possible. My motivation to come to work every day is that there is always opportunity to make a difference and to share those opportunities with so many talented people on our team to create solutions and provide wins for our patients and families. To find a bright spot for anyone needing services within our healthcare system and hard wiring the process that got us there is definitely motivation to come to work.

Dr. Sandra Brooks,

system vice president, research and prevention, Norton Healthcare

ginger Figg president, Norton Medical group

Lynnie Meyer,

System vice president and chief development officer, Norton Healthcare Inc.; executive director, Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation; transition co-leader to convert Norton Suburban Hospital into a women’s and children’s hospital

LM: I am motivated by the unbelievable mission and services provided by Norton Healthcare and Kosair Children’s Hospital. I love community development. The ability to work with our community and advance a mission that improves quality of life for our region motivates me and personally gratifies me. MN: W hat is your life like outside of work? SB: Outside of work I love to spend time with friends and family, exercise (I am learning to play tennis.), and I mentor teens through organizations that empower youth development. Helping young people to develop the skills they need to become successful is a high priority for both my husband and me.

GF: In the last year, I had my first opportunity to travel to Europe including a trip to Italy and Paris. Both trips provided opportunities to experience new cultures, history, some of the best museums in the world and amazing food. I will definitely be planning additional trips in the future. CI: I started a dump truck business from the ground up (no pun intended) and successfully obtained the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) during my neonatal nurse practitioner career—and YES, most people thought I was crazy. LM: I love life – and live it to the fullest. Most recently, my partner, children and I welcomed Pippa – a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to our home.


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SHARON P. TURNER

DEAN, COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

JD degree magna cum laude from North Carolina Central University in 1995 and was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1996.

Career path: Sharon P. Turner has served as dean at the College of Dentistry at UK since October 2003. She previously served as dean, School of Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University and held several administrative positions at the School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. education: She received her DDS degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed a two year NIH sponsored postdoctoral training in diagnosis and management of craniofacial Pain at UNC-CH as well. She received her

Did you know: Turner participated in the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship in 2007-2008 as the first dentist to complete this program. Career highlights: She has served as president of SELAM, an organization originally founded by graduates of the ELAM program but opened to all sharing the philosophy that gender equity in medical and dental education is beneficial to all. She has been honored by SELAM for her work in this area via receipt of the “SELAM Award for Excellence.” She was an American Council of Education fellow in 2007-2008 and worked in the office of the president at Indiana University.

Off the clock: Turner has had a strong interest in community issues since her days at a dental student when she was a student leader in the “Student Health Action Clinics” for indigent persons in the Chapel Hill region. Her interest in bilateral engagement was enhanced after members of her college began developing community partnerships to serve the triple roles of sustainable clinical centers to address severe access to dental care problems; clinical research on community identified oral-systemic health links; and development of community based training sites for dental students. Her ACE fellowship project focused on university engagement. She is also active in organized dentistry and has served as vice president of both the Kentucky Dental Association and the Blue Grass Dental Society.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF SAM SWOPE CARE CENTER AND THE PILLARS ASSISTED CARE CENTER AT MASONIC HOME OF LOUISVILLE

CARRIE BANAHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE KENTUCKY HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE

What that means: Carrie Banahan is responsible for the implementation and operations of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange.

CHIEF TALENT OFFICER FOR HUMANA INC.

What that means: As a member of Humana’s operating committee, Carleen Haas works to drive the execution of the business strategy through cultivation of an enterprise-wide talent mindset. Did you know? Haas currently serves on the board of Project Women whose mission is to assist homeless single mothers obtain a college education.

VICTORIA BOGGS SHAREHOLDER WEBER & ROSE

What that means: Victoria Boggs practices in the areas of business litigation, health insurance defense, employment law, commercial law, and also provides general business counsel to small and medium-sized businesses.

SUZANNE RINNE

Career path: Suzanne Rinne has more than 30 years of long-term care management experience, most recently as executive director for Westport Health Campus. She has also served 21 years as executive director of Franciscan Health Care Center, overseeing operations of the skilled nursing and assisted living community.

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Memberships: Boggs is currently a barrister member of the Louis D. Brandeis Inn of Court and a member of the Young Lawyers section of the Louisville Bar Association. Boggs also serves as the co-chair of the membership committee and member of the board of the Louisville chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and is a member of the Junior League of Louisville.

applause, applause: Rinne received the 2002 Ira O. Wallace Award from the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities for outstanding leadership and meritorious, unselfish service and dedication. education: Rinne holds a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Indiana education: She is a graduate from the University of Louisville

in which 540,000 individua ls were transitioned from a fee-for-service delivery system to managed care.

applause, applause: She was the executive director of the Office of Health Policy and was responsible for the administration of the Certificate of Need program and health planning and development for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. During that time, Banahan also served as the implementation director for Medicaid managed care

Career path: Banahan has more than 30 years’ experience in state government. She served as deputy commissioner for the Department for Medicaid Services, was employed by the Department of Insurance and worked in the health division as a branch manager, division director and deputy commissioner.

Off the clock: Boggs is an adjunct professor at the Salmon P. Chase School of Law at Northern Kentucky University. She also enjoys photography, gardening, reading, travel, music, volunteering, and spending time with friends and with her husband, Jonathan, their two dogs, and her horse Lucy. Did you know: A native of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Boggs is an avid Green Bay Packers fan.


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REGAN HUNT

CAROLYN DENNIS NUTRITION AND HEALTH CONSULTANT, SHAPING KENTUCKY’S FUTURE COLLABORATIVE What that means: Ca roly n Dennis is a registered d i e t it i a n a n d h e a lt h c on s u lt a nt to Shaping Kentuck y’s Future C ol laborat ive, a consor t iu m of community, family and corporate foundations promoting healthy school, work and community environments. Impressive fact: In 2011, Governor Beshear appointed

Career highlights: Before joining the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky in 2005, Susan Zepeda was the first CEO of The HealthCare Foundation for Orange County. Prior to that, she served as director of the San Luis Obispo County (CA) Health Agency and CEO of that county’s General Hospital. Earlier in her career she was executive director of a consortium of nonprofit healthcare providers in Tucson, Ariz.

BEVERLY (BEV) WEBER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER KENTUCKYONE HEALTH

What that means: Beverly (Bev) Weber has served as KentuckyOne Health’s chief operating officer since March 2012, overseeing operations for more than 200 locations including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty

Dennis to serve on the newly formed Kentucky Licensure Board for Diabetes E duc ator s re pre s e nt i n g re g i s t e re d dietitians, a position she will hold until 2015. Resume highlights: Dennis served as the first executive director for the Friedell Committee for Health System Transformation, a statewide citizen-based nonprofit. She has previously served as president of

Board presence: Zepeda is a member of the boards of the Kentucky Institute of Medicine a nd t he Sout hea stern Council of Foundations. education: She holds degrees from Brown University, University of Arizona and International College and is a graduate of the CDC-sponsored Public Health Leadership Institute and Harvard

institutes and home health agencies, and nearly 15,000 employees across the state of Kentucky and southern Indiana. Career highlights: Weber has a strong operations background gained from more than 30 years of experience in the field. She has been involved with the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative measurement tools to serve cost and quality goals and priorities. Over her career, she successfully managed operations for companies in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. Before joining KentuckyOne, she was the

the Kentucky Dietetic Association and Health Commissioner for the KY PTA. Did you know? She was chair of a statewide taskforce that worked to pass the so-called “Junk Food Bill” in 2005 (centered on healthier nutrition and physical activity in Kentucky’s public schools).

SUSAN ZEPEDA PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY KENTUCKY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KENTUCKY VOICES FOR HEALTH

What that means: Regan Hunt leads a coalition of more than 250 organizations and individuals working toward building a healthier Kentucky together. education: Hunt earned her undergraduate degree at Transylvania University and her masters in public administration from the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration at the University of Kentucky. Career highlights: Hunt has spent more than a decade working in health policy, community building and advocacy. She worked at Metro United Way in Louisville where she helped community groups. She also worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a health policy specialist in maternal and child health. Off the clock: Hunt is a member of the Junior League of Louisville. She is also an associate board member of Gilda’s Club in Louisville. She is also a Big Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana.

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RUBY JO LUBARSKY managing director for Hunter Partners, LLC in St. Petersburg, Florida. education: Weber holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Louis University. Board presence: She has served on the boards of the American Heart Association; St. Cecelia College; Habitat for Humanity and the Phoenix Business Journal; and was a member of the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year selection committee.

PRESIDENT OF KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Career path: Ruby Jo Lubarsky joined the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) in 1992. Prior to being named president of KAHCF in 2006, she served as KAHCF’s vice president and director of regulatory affairs. Did you know? Lubarsky began her long-term care career in 1975, working both in state government and on behalf of providers.

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JENNIFER NOLAN PRESIDENT, OUR LADY OF PEACE/ STS. MARY & ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, PART OF KENTUCKYONE HEALTH

What that means: Jennifer Nolan provides dual leadership roles at KentuckyOne Health. She serves as president of Our Lady of Peace and Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Nolan oversees a full continuum

MARCIA J. HERN DEAN AND PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF NURSING

of psychiatric services for patients from young children to seniors. There are specialty programs for children and adolescents who have complex treatment needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities; forensic issues; and co-occurring substance abuse. applause, applause: Under Nolan’s mission-driven leadership, Our Lady of Peace was honored

What that means: Since 1980, Marcia Hern has dedicated her life to higher education, first as a faculty and then as an administrator. Her professional impact has been to further develop schools and colleges of nursing in higher education as responsive and nimble organizations to create high quality outcomes.

VIRGINIA KELLY JUDD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE HUMANA FOUNDATION

What that means: As executive director of the Humana Foundation, Virginia Kelly Judd directs Hu ma na’s corporate phi la nt hropy, associate volunteerism, and community outreach. She leads charitable giving programs and philanthropic partnerships in cities around the country, especially where Humana has a meaningful associate and business presence. applause, applause: From 1990 to 2006, Judd led Humana’s 16-year Romanian Assistance Project, which mobilized hundreds of volunteer physicians and nurses to help Romanian medical professionals improve their healthcare system. The Project earned national distinction from the

government of Romania and also received the Council on Foundations’ “Critical Impact” award. education: Judd graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and Middlebury College, where she received m a ster s’ de g ree s i n i nter nat iona l relations and French. Board presence: She is past president of the Donors Forum of Kentuckiana and a graduate of Leadership Louisville. She serves on the Conference Board’s Contributions Council, the executive committee of Gilda’s Club Louisville, and the Greater Louisville Project advisory board.

with the Kentucky Hospital Association’s Quality Award. education: Nolan holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Wesleyan College.

Did you know? As a pediatric nurse, she values life-long learning for growth in herself and for the organization by attending leadership training through Wharton School of Business, Bryn Mawr HERS leadership for women, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

ELIZABETH “BETSY” JOHNSON MEMBER, STITES & HARBISON, LEXINGTON

What that means: Elizabeth “Betsy” Johnson is chair of the fi rms’s healthcare service group. She concentrates her practice in healthcare law and regulatory issues. She has testified before numerous committees of the Kentucky General Assembly, most notably the Joint Committee on health and welfare, Medicaid oversight and advisory committee, as well as presenting Medicaid’s budget to the appropriations and revenue, human resources subcommittee. Career path: Prior to joining Stites & Harbison, Johnson was the Commissioner for Department for Medicaid Services, Commonwealth of Kentucky. Off the clock: Johnson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her two daughters, Eve and Mary. In her spare time, she likes to travel, exercise

VICE PRESIDENT OF INPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES, CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Career path: Kathy Neuner joined Clark Memorial Hospital in 1996 as director of orthopedics and has served as vice president of inpatient clinical services since 1998. She began her career at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, as a medical surgical nurse and, throughout her career, she continued to take on additional responsibilities along the leadership track. education: A native of Louisville, Neuner graduated from Norton Memorial Infirmary, Louisville, in 1976 with a diploma as a registered nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1986 from Bellarmine University, Louisville; and her masters in nursing in 2002.

RENE SAVARISE SHAREHOLDER HALL, RENDER, KILLIAN, HEATH & LYMAN, P.S.C.

What that means: Rene Savarise advises healthcare providers of all types, including healthcare facility clients, hospitals, physician practices, and physicians, in the areas of health law and economics, regulatory and corporate compliance, fraud and abuse and false claims act matters. Her work includes day-today counsel regarding compliance, hospital and physician joint ventures, recruitment, preparation and review of provider contracts, and other transactional matters. Board presence: She is on the board of directors of the He a lt h Enterprises Network. She is a past chair of the Louisville Bar Association Health Law Section and past director of Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys.


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MARY ZAPPONE

DEBORAH MOESSNER

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RECOVERCARE

PRESIDENT ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KENTUCKY

What that means: Deb Moessner was named president and general manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky in 2006. Career path: Moessner is a 30-year veteran of the health benefits industry. After starting her career with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan in 1983, Moessner came to Kentucky in 1991. Since then she has served in numerous management roles, helping turn Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield into the largest health insurer in Kentucky. Board presence: Moessner is the past chairwoman of t he Kent uck y Cha mber of Commerce and serves on the boards of numerous nonprofit and civic organizations, including, Leadership Kentucky, Fund for the Arts, Women 4 Women, The Community Foundation of Louisville and Fifth Third BankKentucky Regional Board. education: Moessner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Williams/ Aurora University and an MBA from Bellarmine University. Off the clock: She and her husband, Dave, enjoy spending time with family, traveling, skiing and various other outdoor activities.

BONNIE SCHROCK VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH

Did you know? Schrock is a former news anchor and health reporter for WPSD.

What that means: With more than 20 years of senior management experience at diverse global companies, Mary Zappone was appointed president and chief executive officer of RecoverCare in 2011.

Resume highlights: Prior to joining RecoverCare, Zappone served as president of Alcoa’s oil and gas unit. She also held management positions at Tyco, General Electric, McKinsey & Company and Exxon. education: Zappone holds an MBA in from

Columbia Business School and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Off the clock: A competitive gymnast in high school and varsity diver in college, her leisure pursuits now include playing tennis and doing yoga with her daughters.

TONI M. GANZEL DEAN, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Career path: Toni M. Ganzel, MD, joined UofL in 1983 as an assistant professor in otolaryngology. She served as chief of otolaryngology at Kosair Children’s Hospital and director of the division of otolaryngology at UofL, when she was named associate dean of student affairs for the School of Medicine. In 2003, she was named senior associate dean for students

and academic affairs in the school. education: Ganzel earned her Bachelor of Science and medical degrees from the University of Nebraska. She earned a master’s degree in business administration and medical group management from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis.

applause, applause: She is a fellow of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women at Drexel University.

LAQUANDRA S. NESBITT DIRECTOR, LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS associate of the department of family and geriatric medicine in the School of Medicine.

What that means: L a Q u a n d r a S . N e s b i t t , M D, is d irector of t he L ouis vil le Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness in Louisville. Nesbitt and her team of 300 employees provide programs a nd ser v ic e s to 750,0 0 0 re sident s through three divisions: clinical services, community health, and environmental health and emergency preparedness. Nesbitt also serves as an assistant professor in the department of health management and systems science at the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences and is an

Career path: Prior to her current role, Nesbitt served separate terms as senior deputy director for the Community Health Administration and senior deputy director for the Center for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation at the District of Columbia Department of Health. She was also assistant professor in the department of family and community medicine and the senior coordinator for health disparities and policy research initiatives in the Office of Policy & Planning at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Board presence: Nesbitt is a board member of the

Greater Louisville Medical Society, Kentucky Science Center, American Heart Association of Kentuckiana, Louisville Sports Commission, the Healing Place and Health Enterprise Network. She was appointed by Governor Beshear as a member of Kentucky’s Early Childhood Advisory Council. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, incorporated’s Louisville alumnae chapter. education: Nesbitt received her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, and a master of public health in healthcare management and policy from the Harvard School of Public Health.

JANIE MILLER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE KENTUCKY HEALTH COOPERATIVE Resume highlights: She served as secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services from 2008-2012. Prior, she was deputy director of budget review with the legislative research commission; secreta r y of t he Public Protection

Cabinet; commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Insurance and deputy commissioner of health insurance in the Department of Insurance. Hometown: Shelbyville, Ky.

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JILL JOSEPH BELL

JOANNE M. BERRYMAN DEAN, KOSAIR CHARITIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH & NATURAL SCIENCES, SPALDING UNIVERSITY, LOUISVILLE

What that means: As dean of the Kosair Charities College of Health and Natural Sciences at Spalding University, Joanne Mathison Berryman controls the schools of natural sciences, nursing, professional school of psychology, Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy and applied behavioral analysis program. education: Berryman graduated from Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1969 with a diploma as a registered nurse. She began her nursing career in 1969 at Jewish Hospital. Berryman continued her education at the University of Louisville, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She then completed her Masters of Science in nursing management from the University of Texas at Arlington. In 2013, she earned a doctoral degree in leadership education from Spalding University.

Resume highlights: In 1988, Berryman was named chief operating officer of Frazier Rehab Center. Two years later she was promoted to president and CEO of Frazier Rehab Institute and vice president of Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS). Berryman was promoted again to senior vice president for Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services. Additionally, Berryman led the integration of Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services and the CARITAS Hospitals into Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare. Board presence: Berryman has served on the steering committee for UAW/Ford Community Healthcare Initiative, American College of Healthcare Executives Regent’s Advisory Council, Rotary Club of Louisville Board of Directors, Post-acute Payment Report Editorial Advisory Board, University of Louisville Board of Overseers, and Spalding University Board of Trustees.

VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, PASSPORT HEALTH PLAN What that means: Jill Joseph Bell is the vice president and chief communications officer for Passport Health Plan, a 127,000 member Medicaid plan. She is also responsible for government relations and community and media affairs and is part of the leadership team expanding Passport’s coverage to every Medicaid member in Kentucky. Board presence: Bell serves on the board of directors for the Kentucky Derby Festival WLKYT V Spirit of Louisville Foundation, C h r i s t i a n C a r e C o m mu n it i e s a n d Medical News. She is also on the executive

JENNIFER ELLIOTT ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS/ STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE’S HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER What that means: As a part of the UofL leadership team, Jennnifer Elliott will tackle the difficult challenges of healthcare reform. Did you know: Prior to her current position, Elliott

had been at Stites & Harbison, PLCC law firm since 2001, joining as an associate and becoming a partner in 2009. She was the former chair of the firm’s healthcare service group.

leadership committee for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign. applause, applause: Bell received the Catholic School Alumnae award from Catholic Education Foundation. Bell was also recognized as a member of the Class of 2002 Corporate Achievers by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She received the Young Careerist award from the Business and Professional Women of River City and captured the title of Young Careerist for the Kentucky North region.

LISA ENGLISH HINKLE MEMBER, MCBRAYER, MCGINNIS, LESLIE & KIRKLAND, PLLC AND CHAIR OF THE HEALTHCARE LAW SECTION

What that means: Lisa English Hinkle has practiced law t h rou g hout Kent uck y sinc e graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1982. She has extensive experience in healthcare law, representing hospitals and nursing homes as well as individual medical professionals, including physicians, midlevel practitioners and nurses. Impressive fact: Hinkle has been nominated and

identified as U.S. News Best Lawyers in America in the field of healthcare for four consecutive years (2010-2013) and was recognized by Business Lexington as a 2012 Leading Woman of central Kentucky. Off the clock: Hinkle is active in civic affairs at the state and local level, including Hospice of the Bluegrass board member; Bourbon County YMCA secretary/treasurer; Pioneering Health Communities Task Force chair; American Health Planning Association member, Fayette County Bar Association member, and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation resident.


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Laughter and love Continued from page 10

MN: What do you want to be your legacy?

MN: When you are not at work, where would we find you?

SWC: My legacy will be my children and the people they will become. Having children is (and will be) my greatest accomplishment, challenge, responsibility and role. I want them to be good people who do well by others.

SWC: Easy; playing with my children and giant dog. Laughter and love are so important to me, and I try my hardest to always have these present in our lives.

MN: What advice can you give up-andcoming female healthcare leaders?

SWC: Depends on the day! One song that has always resonated for me, not only during my childhood, but now as well is “Teach Your Children” by Crosby Stills Nash Young. To me, this song signifies past, present and future, and the values that you have and that you want to pass along to future generations.

SWC: Always continue to learn and grow. Change is constant, and it is imperative that you continue to challenge your goals and aspirations to meet the ever-changing landscape of your environment.

MN: Name one song that defines you.

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Compiled by Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman UK Researcher Developing Overdose Treatment By Keith Hautala, Dave Melanson Jan 17, 2013 __________________________ ______________ LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 24, 2013) — Chang-Guo Zhan, professor in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, received a three-year, $1.8 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to develop a therapeutic treatment for cocaine overdose. The development of an anti-cocaine medication for the treatment of cocaine overdose has challenged the scientific community for years. In fact, there is no current FDA-approved anti-cocaine overdose medication on the market. “According to federal data, cocaine is the No. 1 illicit drug responsible for drug overdose related emergency department visits,” Zhan said. “More than half a million people visit emergency rooms across the country each year due to cocaine overdose.” This new grant is the fourth in a series of investigator-initiated research project (R01) awards that Zhan has received from the NIH to continue to discover and develop a cocaine abuse therapy. In previous work, Zhan has developed unique computational design approaches to generate of high activity variants of butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), a naturally occurring human enzyme that rapidly transforms cocaine into biologically inactive metabolites. Zhan and his collaborators have improved BChE catalytic activity specifically against cocaine by 4,000 times. The focus of this new grant is to optimize and stabilize these high-activity BChE variants. The hope is that at the end of this

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grant, this therapy will be ready for clinical development. “Dr. Zhan’s lab is at the leading-edge of cocaine overdose therapy,” said Linda Dwoskin, associate dean for research at the UK College of Pharmacy. “This grant is the culmination of the pre-clinical, innovative and groundbreaking work that has been taking place in Dr. Zhan’s laboratory for many years. The next step will be to move this potential therapy into clinical use and make it available to those who need it.” Z

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