Business: St. Clare CEO earns national award

For the News Republic

St. Clare Hospital President Sandy Anderson received Wisconsin's Grassroots Champion Award at the American Hospital Association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on April 8.

Each year AHA honors one individual in each state with the award, which recognizes individuals who are committed to engaging in grassroots advocacy on behalf of their hospitals and important health care issues.

"Sandy understands the value of established relationships with legislators, of being engaged in grassroots advocacy and mobilizing on important issues," Wisconsin Hospital Association President Steve Brenton said.

"She regularly attends WHA grassroots events, like Advocacy Day, encourages membership in WHA's grassroots program and so much more. She is well-deserving of this award, and we congratulate her."

Brenton added that Anderson has served on various WHA committees and boards, including the board of directors, and understands issues not only as they apply to her hospital and community, but to the state as a whole.

"For these reasons she is an outstanding and effective advocate who is always willing to 'make the call' to her legislators," he said.

"Sandy is a champion for St. Clare Hospital, its employees, patients and community and for hospitals across the state," said Jenny Boese, WHA vice president of external relations and member advocacy. "We are extremely grateful for her valued service and commitment."