Our very own Patrick Ortland was the St Luke's Cornwall Hospital (SLCH) 2018 Leadership in Transformation Honoree. Patrick, was born at, and has been an active volunteer in the SLCH community since 2007. Pat served on the SLCH Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2016, serving as Chairman of the Board from 2013 to 2015.
During Patrick's leadership, he assembled a strong, diversified Board committed to the development of SLCH, and led the hospital to the path towards a partnership. He recognized that while SLCH had excellent performance outcomes, the financial model needed to be aligned for the hospital to stay competitive, and that any potential partner should have a similar philosophy and demographic as SLCH. Patrick was also recognized by the United Hospital Funds Tribute to Hospital Trustees and honored with the 2015 Distinguished Trustee Award for his dedication and leadership.
"The nine years I spent on the SLCH Board of Trustees was an extremely rewarding time, and I think we made a difference in a good way for our community," said Pat.