Hannon to chair AHA's Small or Rural Hospital Governing Council

Edward J. Hannon, president and CEO of The McDowell Hospital in Marion, NC, will lead the American Hospital Association's Section for Small or Rural Hospitals in 2009. The 23-person governing council represents small or rural hospitals in the AHA's policy process and member services initiatives. Robin Lake, CEO of Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, OK, is the 2010 chair-elect. Kathleen Hoeft, administrator and CEO of Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, ND, is immediate past chair.