July 28, 2004

Thomas White, President/CEO Jameson Health System
Receives ACHE 2004 Regent’s Award

NEW CASTLE, PA - On July 21, 2004, Thomas White, President/CEO Jameson Health System, was awarded the 2004 Regent's Award from his professional organization, The American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE).  Michelle Robertson, Vice President of Strategic Planning / Managed Care at Hamot Medical Center and the Regent for Western Pennsylvania, presented to Mr. White the 2004 Regent’s Award for commendation in the field of health care administration.   Mr. Jack Ferko, President / CEO of Kindred Hospital, Oakdale, Pennsylvania and Chairman of the Regent's Award Committee, read the letter submitted in its entirety.  A member of the Regent’s Award Committee, Mr. Sam Friede, Director at the Health Policy Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, offered remarks.

In accepting the award, Mr. White commented, “I accept this award on behalf of the Jameson Health System employees as well as myself, because without their continuing support of the Jameson Health System, I would not have received such an honor.”

Each year the American College of Health Care Executives request nominations for the Regent’s Award.  A letter of recommendation addressing specific criteria includes how the candidate demonstrated leadership within his/her organization resulting in enhanced performance; provide examples of how the candidate had helped his/her organization grow and how the candidate has helped others to reach their full potential through mentorship; provide examples of community involvement and achievement in professional development (health association activities, civic/community activities, ACHE activities); and provide examples as to what has the candidate done to inspire and motivate others.

Mr. White has been an active member of the ACHE since 1988.

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