Dr. Hawre Jalal, MD (PhD ’13) is the 2019 recipient of the Society for Medical Decision Making’s Young Investigator Award.
Alumni
McKinney (MHA ’04), Santulli (MHA ’84), and Schuhardt (MHA ’89) elected to MHA Alumni Board
The MHA Alumni Association/Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Rachael McKinney (MHA ’04), Bill Santulli (MHA ’84), and Debbie Schuhardt (MHA ’89) to its board.
Raza (MHA ’18) named Lindenbaum cancer center director
Dr. Ahmad Raza (MHA ’18) has been named director of the Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
Remembering George Kenneth (Ken) Gordon
Gordon was a faculty member who headed the Center for Long-Term Care Administration, one of six centers in the U.S. at the time.
Volunteer Spotlight: Neil Carlson (MS ’88)
Neil Carlson is a 1988 graduate of the industrial hygiene program and currently works at the University of Minnesota Department of Environmental Health and Safety as an industrial hygienist.
Porta (MS ’00, MPH ’97) appointed AVP for Clinical Affairs with U of M Office of Academic Clinical Affairs
Carolyn Porta will oversee several clinical affairs centers and provide leadership on interprofessional education and practice.
Remembering Edward C. Schott (MHA ’70)
The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of Edward C. Schott (MHA ’70), who died on Sept. 2 at age 75.
Remembering Roger Starn (MHA ’55)
The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of Roger Starn (MHA ’55).
Volunteer Spotlight: Maria Bitanga (MPH ’16)
Bitanga volunteers on the SPH Alumni Society Board of Directors, chairs the Mentoring Committee, serves as a mentor in the award-winning SPH Mentor Program, and volunteers on the SPH 75th Anniversary Planning Committee.
Wortham (MHA ’15) earns University’s U40 leader award
Elliott Wortham (MHA ’15) is the 2019 recipient of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association’s U40 Alumni Leader award.
Wille (MHA ’05) appointed CEO of Munson Medical Center
Matt Wille (MHA ’05) will serve as president and CEO of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI, starting in September.
