Do you notice a common thread among the below? All are powerful establishment figures, either affiliated with Lancaster General Health for their livelihood or a head of a major Lancaster institution. There is a lack of diversity.
Should Dennis Getz, Executive Vice President of the Lancaster Newspapers, Inc., even be a board member? Is this a way of muzzling possible criticism from the Fourth Estate?
Clergy? No. Social workers? No. School teachers? No. People of color? No.
It is hard to perceive an advocate for the legitimate needs of the community as defined by their mission statement: “To advance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”
More likely, the discussions are about enriching LGH, its executives and affiliates.
All of the above are at the summit of prestige and affluence, all ‘givers’. Not represented are leaders of charities that are ‘receivers’ who are essential advocates of the health and educational needs of the community.
Little wonder the hospital only gives a pittance of its vast earnings to struggling organizations who also seek to “advance the health and well-being of the communities.”
We are not questioning the integrity or dedication of the individual trustees. We are challenging the lack of representation of the diverse needs of the community and failure of the LGH to provide transparency concerning its plans and dealings.
Board Members
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Alexander Henderson, III, Esq. Chairman Hartman, Underhill & Brubaker |
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Robert F. Latshaw, MD Lancaster Radiology Associates |
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C. Clair McCormick Vice Chairman Lebzelter’s Total Car Care |
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Bruce R. Limpert CPS Management Services |
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Thomas E. Beeman, Ph.D. Lancaster General Health |
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Deborah K. Riley, MD Infection Specialists of Lancaster, P.C. |
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Rebecca S. Bumsted Retired |
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John Rose Horst Group (Retired) |
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Gibson Armstrong Pennsylvania State Senate (Retired) |
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Antonio Suarez McDonald’s |
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T. Raymond Foley, MD Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster |
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Michael W. Van Belle High Industries Inc. |
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Dennis A. Getz Lancaster Newspapers Inc. |
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Philip R. Wenger Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli |
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James E. Hipolit, Esq. Irex Corporation |
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Patrick D. Whalen Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company |
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Joanne B. Ladley Kitchen Kettle Foods Inc. |
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As of March 19, 2012
