November 2, 2006 | More News

Halseth Receives State Award

Valley Health President and CEO Michael Halseth was honored earlier this month with the 2006 Distinguished Service Award presented by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. The recognition came during the association’s 80^th annual meeting held November 2 at the Homestead in Hot Springs, VA.

In a press release issued by the VHHA, Mr. Halseth was selected for the award based on his superior leadership of Valley Health, which has grown during his tenure to include three hospitals. Mr. Halseth also played an integral part in the development of Solution Services Corporation, a five-hospital joint venture designed to provide reinsurance for VHHA members. The press release also notes his commitment to wellness efforts in the community which have lead the Valley Health Board of Directors to approve the creation of a state-of-the-art wellness center on the campus of Winchester Medical Center, which is slated to open next year.

 "Under Mike's leadership, Valley Health has become a state-wide model for exemplary community healthcare with superior performance and high quality of care,” praises Dixon Whitworth, Chairman of the Valley Health Board of Directors. “He is recognized by his peers within Virginia as a senior leader for the hospital industry. We are most fortunate to have him at the helm of Valley Health," Mr. Whitworth adds.

According to the VHHA, the Distinguished Service Award is given to past or present chief executive officers of association members who have long records of performing outstanding, valuable or unique services and have made exemplary contributions to the hospital and health system community through leadership, management, education, research, or service.