May 1, 2006

Jameson Health System CEO Receives 2006 GSPH Distinguished Alumni Award

Thomas White, President/CEO Jameson Health System, was nominated and selected as a recipient of the 2006 Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) Distinguished Alumni Award.  The Distinguished Alumni awards are presented annually to GSPH graduates who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of public health or to GSPH.  Roberta B. Ness, MD, MPH, GSPH Interim Dean, said, “I’ve taken a look at your nomination letter and CV and you are certainly deserving of this award.” 

Mr. White was nominated for devoting a lifetime in building Jameson into a state-of-the art health system continuing to meet the health needs of the people in the community and beyond while remaining independent and progressive in the delivery of health care.

He joins a group of about 45 GSPH alumni who have received this award during the past 20 years.  In addition to Mr. White, two other alumni will receive this award at the annual alumni dinner in Pittsburgh on April 29^th.

Mr. White has served as President and Past President of the GSPH Alumni Association.   He holds a Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and an undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio in Business Administration.  In 2004, Mr. White was awarded the Regent’s Award from his professional organization, The American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE).                                                   

He sits on the HAP Trustee Leadership Steering Committee, the Highmark Life & Casualty Group Board, the Highmark Life Insurance Company of New York Board and acts as Chairman of its Audit Committee.  He is currently a Pennsylvania delegate on the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board.