Five new members of the St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center's board of directors, appointed in early December, are already attending meetings and learning the ropes of the healthcare system.
Joining the existing 15 board members are Cynthia Murphy, current chair of the Wood River YMCA; retired plastic surgeon Dr. David Dingman, who served as the assistant chief of surgery at the University of Utah; pastor Bob Henley of the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood; Terry Ring, owner of Silver Creek Outfitters; and Keith Perry, owner of Perry's restaurant.
They replace previous board members whose terms had expired.
"We are thrilled to have these five join our board," board chairman Morley Golden said. "Their expertise and commitment to serving those in our community make them great additions."
The five new board members already attend committee meetings and are learning about the impacts of the changing healthcare profession.
"I believe Saint Luke's is a great asset for our community," Perry said. "I am looking forward to serving on the board of this exceptional organization,"
Ring agreed.
"I am honored to have been selected to serve the community on the St. Luke's Wood River board and look forward to the challenges ahead," he said.
The board of directors provides guidance for medical center policy, development and service enhancement. Hospital revenues are reinvested into the Wood River Valley's healthcare services, facilities and equipment.
St. Luke's is a nonprofit hospital.
