Thursday, November 17, 2016

Sara Wells named Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2016 ‘Outstanding Young Leader'

Sara Wells, Kirby Medical Group Clinic Director, and Emmy Combs, Patient Access Manager for Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, were named the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2016 ‘Outstanding Young Leaders’ during ceremonies held November 9th at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield.

“ICAHN’s ‘Outstanding Young Leader and Rising Star’ awards are granted to those role models, agents of change, and health innovators who not only shape policy but engage others in successful teamwork,” said Pat Schou, ICAHN Executive Director. “Sara and Emmy were so exceptional we couldn’t select just one winner this year. They show great promise, as do all our ‘Rising Stars,’ and we are honored to bestow all these awards.”

Sara Wells stepped into the clinic director role in the midst of accommodating new providers and staff members, EMR updates, Accountable Care Organization transmissions, quality measures, and clinic education surrounding Patient Centered Medical Home. At this time, planning was also underway for construction of an additional rural health clinic for the Monticello-based hospital.

“She made it a priority to educate herself on rural health clinics, worked toward certification, and successfully completed a rural health clinic survey with the Illinois Department of Public Health while also studying for, and earning, her second Master’s degree in Business Administration and raising a family,” said Steve Tenhouse, CEO, Kirby Medical Center. “She has been a terrific addition to Kirby’s leadership team by making meaningful contributions on a regular basis to our events, strategic planning discussions, and by being a reliable representative of this organization in general. She is a forward thinker, a self-starter, and is not only very positive but has been blessed with tremendous critical thinking skills. Patients and fellow staff at Kirby believe her heart for nursing and the community’s health outcomes are what directs her leadership in all the areas in which she’s involved.”

Since starting her role as Kirby Medical Group Clinic Director, the clinic has opened “Quick Care,” expanded its Saturday and evening hours, and is currently in the process of building and opening another rural health clinic in Cerro Gordo, Illinois.  



Sara Wells, Kirby Medical Group Clinic Director, Monticello, is shown here receiving the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2016 “Outstanding Young Leader” award from Mark Rossi, ICAHN Board President.


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