Golden Gazette • August 2017 • Page 5
Covenant Medical Center President earns national recognition Leading health care in- him to serve CMC as vice dustry publication Becker’s president and then chief opHealthcare has named the erating officer, before attainCovenant Medical Center ing the president post. president, Walt Cathey, to its “Walt is a dedicated and 2017 Rising Stars list of 60 visionary leader, and an healthcare leaders under 40. integral part of our execuCathey began his career tive team. I am delighted, with Covenant but not surprised, Medical Center that he has received (CMC) – then recognition on this Methodist Hosscale,” said Richard pital – in 1997 as Parks, regional CEO an occupational of Covenant Health. therapist aide. “Among many After finishing other accomplishhis bachelor’s dements, Walt has gree in occupaplayed a key role in tional therapy at expanding Covenant Walt Cathey Texas Tech UniMedical Center’s versity Health Sciences Cen- services as part of our $450 ter, he became an occupa- million Keeping the Covtional therapist, subsequently enant projects.” earning master’s degrees in Cathey oversees more occupational therapy and in than 2,500 employees and business administration, also works extensively with through Texas Tech. CMC’s 650 medical staff to His path through admin- develop performance imistration and leadership led provement initiatives as well
as strategies to improve quality of care within the system. He also serves as leadership development vice chair of the Texas Hospital Association. “I’m honored to be recognized by a publication of this stature,” Cathey said. “This acknowledgment shines light on our entire organization. It’s a privilege to serve our faith-based ministry each and every day.” Becker’s accepted nominations for the 2017 Rising Stars list and selected leaders through an editorial review process. Individuals on the list have achieved executive positions at hospitals and health systems across the country, founded health IT companies, and reached prominence within their organizations. Many members on the list lead professional organiza-
Funding helps keep area recipients & their pets together Lubbock Meals on Wheels received a $1,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet-support program. Funding will be used to provide food, supplies and care for area clients with pets – all of which can be financially and physically burdensome. In total, Meals on Wheels America has granted $300,000 to 193 local Meals
on Wheels programs through the Meals on Wheels Loves Pets initiative this year. Funding is made possible in part through a donation from Banfield Charitable Trust. To date, the grant program has distributed more than $2.4 million in funding and pet food donations. “While the benefits of companionship are clear, taking care of a pet can be
financially and physically challenging for seniors,” said Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander. “Meals on Wheels Loves Pets helps local Meals on Wheels providers alleviate this hardship and at the same time reduce the negative effects of isolation.” Lubbock Meals on Wheels currently serves more than 240 pets.
tions and have been recog- approach to patient care and nized for their innovative health system improvement.
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