YORK, PA (Feb. 1, 2023) – New board chair and vice chair appointments headline
changes to the WellSpan Health Board of Directors for the calendar year of
2023. Hilda Shirk, who previously held the position of vice chair in 2022,
has been named the board chair. Joe Crosswhite has assumed the role of vice
chair and Linda Pugh has rejoined the board for 2023 after previously serving
in such capacity prior to 2022.
“The leadership Dr. Hilda Shirk
has demonstrated in helping guide our board and organization as vice chair
has positioned her well to successfully navigate the complexities facing
health systems like WellSpan,” said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D, R.N., president
and CEO of WellSpan Health. “The breadth and depth of the board’s expertise
is paramount as we focus on improving the health of our friends and neighbors
in southcentral Pennsylvania through the delivery of high quality, convenient
and affordable care.”
Changes to the 2023 board
members include:
Hilda Shirk, Ph.D., MSW,
Chair, Retired President & CEO of Lancaster Health Center (now Union
Community Care)
Shirk most recently served as a
consultant to the Lancaster Chamber and Economic Development Company,
providing expertise and resources to mitigate the public health impact of
COVID-19 on businesses. Prior to retirement, Dr. Shirk was the President
& CEO of Lancaster Health Center, a federally qualified health center
delivering primary care and dental services in Lancaster. She currently
serves on the boards of Landis Communities and the High Foundation.
Joe Crosswhite, Senior
Executive Vice President, M&T Bank
Crosswhite is a Senior Executive
Vice President for M&T Bank, and has been with M&T and its
predecessor banks for more than 35 years. He is active with many charitable
and civic organizations and currently serves on the board of York Country Day
School. His prior service included board roles with the Lancaster Economic
Development Corporation, WellSpan York Hospital, the York College of
Pennsylvania, the United Way of York County (among others).
Linda Pugh, Ph.D., RNC, FAAN,
Retired Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington’s School of
Nursing
Pugh is a retired professor of
nursing, most recently from the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s
School of Nursing. She has also taught and led nursing programs at
Johns Hopkins University and at York College of Pennsylvania. She has done
extensive research on implementing best practices in healthcare, including
helping to develop the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidenced-based Practice models,
and working with nurses across the nation on its implementation.
The WellSpan Health Board of
Directors is a volunteer governing board tasked with oversight of WellSpan
Health. Members are elected to three-year terms, with officer terms lasting
one year. The board serves as the parent board of WellSpan Health.
The full WellSpan Health Board
of Directors for 2023 includes:
- Hilda
Shirk, Ph.D., MSW, board chair, retired, former president and CEO of
Lancaster Health Center (now Union Community Care).
- Joe
Crosswhite, board vice chair, senior executive vice president, M&T
Bank.
- Mandy
Arnold, president and CEO, Gavin.
- Elaine
Bonneau, lead consultant, Bonneau & Associates.
- Richard
Broadbent, president, Bench Dogs.
- Philip
Fague, C.P.A., executive vice president, wealth management and mortgage,
Orrstown Bank.
- Richard
Farr, executive director, rabbittransit and Capital Area Transit.
- William
Funk, D.M.D., retired, founder of Cocalico Dental Offices.
- Roxanna
Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health.
- Stephen
Holoviak, Ph.D., retired, Penn State University, Mont Alto.
- Kevin
Jackson, independent contractor.
- Paul
Minnich, Esq., partner, Barley Snyder.
- Linda
Pugh, Ph.D., RNC, FAAN, retired professor, University of North Carolina
Wilmington’s School of Nursing.
- Andy
Williford, head of human resources, Volvo Construction Equipment.
About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health’s vision is
to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable
health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an
integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we
encompass more than 2,000 employed providers, 220 locations, eight
award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization
serving South Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000
strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and
employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and
behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 2,600 aligned
physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the
highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be
their healthiest.
