November 18, 2003

DOUG DANKO, CHE

RECEIVES LONG TERM CARE/NURSING HOME ADMINSTRATORS LICENSE

New Castle, PA - Doug Danko, Vice President Jameson Health System, recently received his Long Term Care/Nursing Home Administrators License. 

Mr. Danko began his career at Jameson Hospital as Director of Cardiopulmonary Services in 1975 after completing his Bachelor of Science Degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  In June, 1989, Mr. Danko was appointed Vice President of Professional Services and received his Masters degree in Hospital and Healthcare Administration, School of Public Health, MHA from the University of Minnesota.  In November, 2002, Mr. Danko was appointed to direct the operations of the newly acquired South Campus of the Health System in addition to his duties as Vice President Professional Services.

Mr. Danko is an active member on several healthcare related committees such as the American College of Healthcare Executives, Health Management Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania, Committee for Hospital Operations.  He also is a Board Member of the American Cancer Society, Human Services Center and North Beaver Planning Commission.

Mr. Danko is a certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) through the American College of Healthcare Executives and currently is eligible for advancement to fellowship.  Mr. Danko also hold credentials as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and is credentialed in Advanced Studies for Hospital and Health Care Administration.

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