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Richardson Named Advocate Trinity Hospital’s New President By Mae Ebert Defender Staff Writer Advocate Health Care announced the appointment of Terika Richardson as president, Advocate Trinity Hospital in June. Richardson joins Advocate after having served as chief executive officer at Retreat Doctors’ Hospital, HCA, in Richmond, Virginia, since May 2014. Under her leadership, she guided the 227bed hospital to positive earnings within the first two quarters of her tenure, grew outpatient surgery by 48 percent within two years and implemented a robotic surgery program to drive inpatient volume growth. “We are delighted to welcome Terika to Trinity Hospital and our senior leadership team,” said Bill Santulli, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “She is a seasoned executive leader with extensive operations, service line and physician relations experience who has a proven track record of delivering outstanding results.” During the past seven years, Advocate Health Care has invest-
ed more than $100 million into Advocate Trinity Hospital. It has created advancements in Stroke Care, Cardiology, Vascular Care, Rehab Services, Digestive Health, Women’s Services and Surgical advancements. Advocate Trinity Hospital has more than 300 doctors with expertise in more than 50 specialties along with being a designated primary stroke center. Advocate Trinity Hospital has been providing health care on the south side of Chicago for more than 120 years. In addition, Advocate Trinity Hospital is the first hospital in Chicago to be certified as Baby Friendly, a designation from the World Health Organization recognizing the highest level of support for breastfeeding mothers and babies. It’s a step forward in addressing the city’s childhood illness and obesity epidemic. During her time as CEO, Richardson also improved employee satisfaction by 6 percent in her first year and achieved top quartile performance in patient engagement. Prior to her role at Retreat
Doctors’ Hospital, beginning in 2008, Richardson served as chief operating officer at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, HCA, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where she developed key service lines including orthopedics, oncology and cardiovascular programs. From 2013-14, she served as the medical center’s interim CEO. She earned a Master of Public Health degree and Bachelor of Arts degree in biopsychology and cognitive science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She serves on the American College of Healthcare Executive’s Young Careerist Committee. About Trinity Hospital Providing health care on the Southeast Side of Chicago for more than 120 years, Advocate Trinity Hospital is a 193-bed not-for-profit health care facility. Part of Advocate Health Care, Trinity offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as a variety of community outreach programs. For more information on Trinity, please visit http://www.advocatehealth.com/trin.
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CULTURE
Arthur Wright Evokes ‘Music on My Mind’ Through Drawings in Paintings By R. Brown Defender Contributing Writer
Title: One In A Million No. 1160 (Bass Player) Medium: Pen and Ink on Paper 18 July 27 - August 2, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Chicago artist Arthur Wright’s solo exhibition “Music on My Mind” captures his appreciation for music while displaying his extraordinary talent at pen and ink, and painting. Thirty drawings, of musicians, musical instruments in intriguing spaces and forms moved by music are all part of the exhibition that will show July 30 through Sept. 4 at the William Hill Gallery, 6442 S. Dorchester Ave. “Music on My Mind” opens the evening of July 30, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m., and a discussion of the artist’s work. Wright indicates that his strong appreciation for music has influenced his art from day one. “I listen to every imaginable genre of music when I’m creating art,” he said. “When I begin a pen and ink drawing, it’s like writing a song. The progression of the lines makes me happy and the combination of music and making art
brings me great joy.” Wright, whose studio is in Hyde Park, recently finished tenure as an inaugural fellow at Theaster Gates’ Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S. Stony Island Ave. He was one of the artists selected for the “Nine Disciplines” at Gates’ Ethical Redevelopment Un-Conference this summer. Wright has shown in New York at the National Black Fine Art Show, a solo exhibit at the Cook County Assessor’s Office, shows at the Nicole Gallery, Guichard Gallery, and several pop-up venues in Bronzeville. Born in Chicago and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Wright secured a full scholarship to the Columbus (Ohio) College of Arts and Design, where he majored in advertising and graphic design. After college, he landed a position with the Caroline Jones Advertising Agency in New York, where he served as art director and won three prestigious Clio awards. More of Wright’s artwork is available for viewing at his website: www.getitwright.com. www.chicagodefender.com