Lake Regional Health System | Thrive | Fall 2017

lakeregional.com 2 Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Thrive is a quarterly publication of Lake Regional Health System. CEO: Dane W. Henry; Executive Editor: Jennifer Bethurem; Managing Editor: Anita Harrison. Lake Regional Health System, 54 Hospital Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065; 573-348-8000 . Information in this publication is not intended for the purpose of diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment and/ or advice contained in this publication. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please contact Jennifer Bethurem at 573-348-8755 or jbethurem@lakeregional.com . 2017 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Lake Regional Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Spanish: ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asisten- cia lingüística. Llame al 1-573-348-8710 (TTY: 1-800-735-2966 ). Chinese: 1-573-348-8710 (TTY: 1-800-735-2966 ). Connect with us Lake Regional Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights la ws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Spanish: ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-573-348-8710 (TTY: 1-800-735-2966). Chinese: 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-573-348-8710 (TTY: 1-800-735-2966). Lake Regional Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Spanish: ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-573-348-8710 (TTY: 1-800-735-2966). Ch nese: 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 -573- 48-8710 (TTY: 1-800-735-2966). 2 | Fall 2017 LAKE REGIONAL NEWS New leader is eager to build on Lake Regional’s dedication to excellence in caring for our community L ake Regional Health System is pleased to welcome Dane W. Henry as its new chief execu- tive officer. Henry joined the organization on Sept. 18. “Dane Henry is an expe- rienced executive who has a demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership,” says Corey ten Bensel, president of the Lake Regional Health System Board of Directors. “Following an extensive search that included many well- qualified candidates, it was clear Mr. Henry will provide a strong focus on patient-centered care. The board is confident he will build on the past successes of Lake Regional, while bringing new ideas that complement our goals for serving the lake area and strengthening community relationships.” Past and present Before joining Lake Regional, Henry served as executive vice president and chief operating of- ficer at DeKalb Regional Healthcare System in Decatur, Georgia. Previously, he served as vice president of operations for Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Health System in Gaines- ville. There, his achievements included leading the creation of a trauma program that formalized and dramatically improved trauma care. Early on in his career, Henry served as an Air Force officer focused on medical logistics and readiness. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in purchasing and opera- tions management/business management from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Henry has been married for 25 years to his wife, Jennifer, and they have four children— two in col- lege and two still at home. Bright future Henry said he is looking forward to advancing Lake Regional’s strengths. “This is an organization that has a bright future,” he says. “It’s rare to find a hospital this size with the breadth and depth of services avail- able here. I want residents and visitors of the lake area to know we are committed to provid- ing dependable, advanced, comprehensive care.” Henry succeeds Michael E. Henze, who served as Lake Regional Health System’s CEO for more than 27 years. “Mike Henze is leaving a lasting legacy, and it is an honor to follow him,” Henry says. “He and his team have provided the opportunity to take a strong organization and make it even stronger. I am looking forward to building on their success.” Dane W. Henry, CEO Starting strong