Member News/Regional Happenings

Congratulations to Kenneth Samet, recently promoted to MedStar Health’s President & CEO, replacing John McDaniel who announced his retirement in October 2006.

Michael J. Schwartz, President & CEO, of Prince William Health System recently became Chairman of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA), an awesome leader at the right time.

Sibley Memorial Hospital promoted Alison Arnott to Vice President, Support Services. Way to go, Alison!

Maj. Gen. Carla G. Hawley-Bowland has just assumed command of Walter Reed Army Medical Center. General Bowland has a history here completing an internship at Sinai Hospital and working at Fort Meade.

Congratulations to Council’s own General Counsel, Robby Brewer, Lerch, Early & Brewer. He has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-08 edition of “Best Lawyers in America”. We knew that.

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The MGH Health Foundation, Inc.
presents The 3rd Annual Art Show
February 22, 2008
Montgomery General Hospital
Boyer Community Learning Center
Open to all from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more information, email
healthfoundation@montgomerygeneral.com
or call 301-774-8777.

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Hospice Comes to Washington
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
at Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St., NW
Washington, DC

For Washington DC area healthcare providers interested in learning how hospice and palliative care can benefit their patients.

Tickets: $25.00, which includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by Perry G. Fine and the Original Blue Healers

Sponsored by

Capital Hospice
Washington Home and Community Hospices
Hospice of the Chesapeake

For more information, contact Carol Kennedy, Capital Hospice, at 703-531-6216 or ckennedy@capitalhospice.org.