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Hendrick Health celebrates Dr. Leslie Hutchins for induction into Cooper High School Hall of Fame. Dr. Hutchins is a distinguished neurosurgeon in Abilene. With a career spanning more than a decade, she has served as the Chair of Neurosurgery at Hendrick Health since October 2023. Dr. Hutchins graduated as the Cooper valedictorian in 2000. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Abilene Christian University, earning a dual bachelor of science degree in biology and biochemistry/molecular biology, graduating summa cum laude in 2004. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 2008. She began her professional career as part of the Neurosurgery Clinical Faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University. Later, Dr. Hutchins worked as a neurosurgeon at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo before joining Hendrick Hospital in 2017. In May, she was also honored as a Fellow of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Hutchins balances her professional commitments with her role as a mother to her daughter, Talia Piper Hutchins. She is a member of Altamesa Church of Christ and enjoys spending time on her farm, where she raises ducks, guineas, turkeys, chickens, and donkeys. Her dedication to her family and community is a testament to her multifaceted approach to life and work. Congratulations Dr. Hutchins!
Ron Fogle, long-time Hendrick Health Board of Trustees member and former Board Chair, was presented recently the Founders’ Award by Texas Healthcare Trustees, associated with Texas Hospital Association, for his exemplary record of leadership, dedication and excellence in healthcare governance.
Employees throughout Hendrick Health kept their cool on National Ice Cream Float Day.
Celebrating Emergency Medical Services Week and honoring first responders who work tirelessly to provide life-saving care to our communities.
For Women's History Month, Hendrick Health recognizes the dedication, gifts and talents of the women who live out our mission daily. Women comprise 79% of our 5,300 employees, and we honor our longest-serving women in the healthcare system.
Brad Holland, president and CEO for Hendrick Health, recently began serving a one-year term as board chair for the Texas Hospital Association (THA). “I’m extremely humbled and will work hard to represent the healthcare industry and those who elected me to this position,” he said. Learn more about his career and focus for THA at b.link/4oygtzfa.
Hendrick Health leaders gathered together for a day of Leadership Development!
The need for healthcare personnel continues to be one of our industry’s biggest challenges. As a regional healthcare system, Hendrick Health faces this hurdle daily and continues to develop initiatives for attracting new employees and for retaining existing ones. Last week we hosted a Career Advancement Fair for our employees. The fair showcased advancement opportunities at Hendrick and the education routes needed for these roles.
Hendrick employee participated in the Abilene Corporate Olympics, which benefitted the Abilene Sports Alliance's scholarship program for high school athletes and other initiatives.
Our employees enjoyed a Golf Tournament hosted by our Employee Wellness Services department. Our Employee Wellness department is dedicated to ensuring the health of our employees, by providing fun events for our employees to participate in!
