President and CEO receives American Hospital Association's Grassroots Champion Award
Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO, WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and WVU Medicine-West Virginia University Health System, has received the American Hospital Association's (AHA's) Grassroots Champion Award.
The award recognizes those hospital leaders who:
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Educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community
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Have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the hospital
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Are tireless advocates for hospitals and their patients
One hospital leader from each state receives this award each year. Click here to view a list of award recipients.
Wright is currently serving as treasurer of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA). He’ll serve as chair in 2020-2021.