Virginia Gay Hospital Recognized by the
American Hospital Association
Vinton, IA (date) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) presented the AHA 75-year milestone award to Tina Eden, Chief Executive Officer on October 6 during the Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting awards ceremony held in Des Moines. Liz Summy, FACHE, AHA Regional Executive, was on hand to present the award which recognizes Virginia Gay Hospital for 75-years of participation and leadership in the AHA.
“The American Hospital Association is proud to recognize the Virginia Gay Hospital for their 75 years of membership in the AHA. We know how important hospitals like Virginia Gay are in serving rural communities,” said AHA President and CEO Steve Walsh. “Like many hospitals that were founded as singular entities to serve a distinct community, Virginia Gay Hospital is a pillar of the Vinton, Iowa community.”
Founded in 1923, Virginia Gay Hospital has served the communities of Benton County and eastern Iowa for more than a century. As a community-focused healthcare organization, the hospital provides a full range of services including emergency care, outpatient services, rehabilitation, specialty clinics, and long-term care.
“Receiving this 75-year milestone recognition from the American Hospital Association is a tremendous honor and a reflection of Virginia Gay Hospital’s longstanding commitment to the communities we serve,” said Tina Eden, Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Gay Hospital. “It also exemplifies our dedication to collaboration, continuous improvement, and staying at the forefront of healthcare practices to ensure we provide high-quality care that meets national standards and benchmarks. We are proud to build on this legacy while continually advancing the care and services available close to home.”
About the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA advocates on behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, our clinician partners – including more than 270,000 affiliated physicians, 2 million nurses and other caregivers – and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides insight and education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at www.aha.org.
About Virginia Gay Hospital
Virginia Gay Hospital remains committed to ensuring residents have access to high-quality healthcare services close to home. For more information: www.myvgh.org.
Pictured: Robin Schluter, IHA Board Chair, Liz Summy, FACHE, AHA Regional Executive, Tina Eden, VGH CEO, Chris Mitchell, IHA President & CEO
