King’s Daughter Medical Center CEO
Receives National Award

Brentwood, Tenn. (June 14, 2011) – King’s Daughters Medical Center, Chief Executive Officer, Alvin Hoover received the highest honor for a hospital CEO in the US by being named “CEO of the Year” by Quorum Health Resources (QHR).

Quorum Health Resources (QHR) is the nation’s largest hospital management company and the seventh largest healthcare consulting firm in the United States.

QHR President James L. Horrar said, “Alvin Hoover, his management team and board of trustees are being celebrated for governing a thriving hospital.”

“King’s Daughters Medical Center’s profitability has increased significantly with impressive expansion and facility renovation projects while positioning KDMC for long-term sustainability,”
said Horrar.

Alvin’s success goes beyond numbers, as he has demonstrated humble, servant leadership to the hospital board and staff. He has achieved trust among his constituents, while maintaining the highest ranking in leadership performance.

In accepting the award Hoover said, “It is an honor to be recognized as CEO of the Year. We have a great hospital, and a great community to serve. Our patients deserve the very best we can give and this award recognizes the KDMC board, medical staff and employees for what we’ve accomplished. As a team, KDMC has shared the vision to become the best at providing patient care.”

Hoover cited Isaiah 26:12 in concluding remarks; “Lord, you establish peace for us. All that we have accomplished, you have done for us.” I would like to think that I have some talent and ability to lead and to take a little credit for it, but that verse says that whatever it is that I have done, the Lord has done it for me. He deserves the credit.”

“QHR is proud and pleased of the accomplishments of Alvin and the KDMC team,” Horror said. “Alvin’s leadership style and commitment to success serve as an example to us all. We’re proud to call Alvin Hoover the CEO of the Year.”