Articles tagged with 'awards' | Missouri Hospital Association

Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on health care quality improvement? The Missouri Hospital Association is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Quality Professional Award through Friday, Aug. 28.Originally established by the …

The Missouri Society for Healthcare Engineering recently was recognized by the American Society for Health Care Engineering for its exceptional contributions to optimizing the health care physical environment in partnership with ASHE.ASHE, a …

Seven Missouri hospitals earned Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative Stars recognition at the 2026 MO PQC Collaboration Forum held July 15-16 in Lake Ozark, Mo. The award honors hospitals demonstrating excellence in implementing evidence-based …

The Missouri Hospital Association’s Statewide Patient and Family Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the fifth annual Compass Honor recognition. This award recognizes individuals and teams at Missouri hospitals who have demonstrated …

As National Hospital Week comes to a close, MHA is honored to celebrate and support the dedicated caregivers, administrators and hospital teams who go above and beyond every day to care for Missouri communities. Your compassion, …

Behind every successful, skilled and confident bedside nurse is someone who supported and believed in them before they ever felt prepared to take on the immense responsibility of providing patient care. Megan Elwood is that person for countless …

In 2025, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital made significant strides in improving the quality of care delivered to our community. Our team identified an opportunity to enhance the care provided to patients diagnosed with sepsis, a condition that …

Pastor Charles Moore has been a faithful presence in our hospital since the day our doors opened in 1984. He led the dedication prayer for the hospital on our first day of operation. For more than four decades, he has devoted his time, compassion, …

Phelps Health is proud to nominate our Home Health and Hospice team for the MHA Champions of Care. In a rural landscape where health care access is often a challenge, this team has redefined what it means to “meet the patient where they are.” Since …

National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 10-16) are approaching, and both the Missouri Hospital Association and American Hospital Association offer ways to help hospitals celebrate the teams who make healing possible. MHA …

Nominations now are open for the Missouri Hospital Association’s three prestigious awards that recognize the sustained improvements of its member hospitals — the Aim for Excellence Award, the Visionary Leadership …

National Hospital Week (May 10-16) is approaching, and both the Missouri Hospital Association and American Hospital Association offer ways to help hospitals celebrate the teams who make healing possible.MHA is currently accepting nominations for the …

Health care is powered by people.Behind every patient story is a nurse who stayed late, a housekeeper who ensured a safe space to heal, a therapist who encouraged one more step, a technician who caught something critical, a leader who removed …

Congratulations to Christy Carel, director of membership services, on five years of service to MHA!In her role, Christy wears many hats. “A large part of my time is spent on coordinating our political action committee campaign each year,” she …

Congratulations to Marilyn Keilholz, legal assistant and contract specialist, on 10 years of service to MHA! Marilyn manages the life cycle of all contracts for MHA and is the sole subject matter expert for maintaining the electronic contract …

Congratulations to Chris Conn, information services junior analyst, on 20 years of service to HIDI!Chris is one of the Hospital Industry Data Institute's most versatile team members — a jack of all trades who has spent nearly 20 years growing within …

William Mahoney, President of Cox Medical Center Branson and Senior Vice President of the Community Hospital Group at CoxHealth in Springfield, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s highest award, the Distinguished Service …

Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE, President and CEO of SSM Health in St. Louis, has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Visionary Leadership Award. The award, established in 1999, recognizes hospital executives who have taken innovative …

Jenna Hicks, R.N., MBA, Director of Quality and Population Health at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Visionary Leadership Award. The award, established in 1999, recognizes …

MU Health Care’s Capital Region Medical Center, in Jefferson City, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that …

Community Hospital – Fairfax has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that improves patient outcomes. The award was …

NKC Health, in North Kansas City, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that improves patient outcomes. The award was …

Renee Fordyce, Board Treasurer at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo., has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as a 2025 Trustee of the Year. The award was presented Nov. 5 at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. …

Mike Hoffman, Board Chair of Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as a 2025 Trustee of the Year. The award was presented Nov. 5 at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo.“Mike is …

Five individuals and three hospitals were recognized for exemplifying the people-focused values that are foundational in Missouri’s hospital community at the Missouri Hospital Association’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo.During the …

MHA will honor William Mahoney, president of Cox Medical Center Branson and senior vice president of CoxHealth’s Community Hospital Group, with the Distinguished Service Award on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, …

Two visionary leaders will be recognized for their work in improving care and health in the communities they serve on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo. The awards will be presented to Jenna Hicks, director of …

The Missouri Hospital Association is proud to announce the graduating class of the 22nd Annual Health Care Leadership Series, a comprehensive leadership training curriculum designed to assist hospitals in developing effective internal leaders.In …

MHA will honor three hospitals with its 2025 Aim for Excellence Award at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The award will be presented to MU Health Care's Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo., …

MHA will honor Renee Fordyce and Mike Hoffman as a 2025 Trustee of the Year at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 5, during the Celebration of Achievement Awards Dinner. Fordyce is Treasurer of the Harrison County …