KCH's Hendrix Announces Retirement
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Wayne Hendrix, CHE, CEO of Kosciusko Community Hospital, announced to the board of directors Monday his plans for retiring July 1.
Since becoming the chief executive officer in 1989, Hendrix was responsible for numerous expansions of KCH facilities, affiliated physician offices and health care services. Expansion projects occurring over the past 12 years include complete facility renovations; energy conservation programs; the helipad; the Regional Rehabilitation Center; radiology and nuclear medicine service expansions; physician office developments in Milford, Pierceton, North Manchester and Akron; the Health and Wellness Center and Wellness Services; the recruitment of numerous specialists; MedStat Urgent and Occupational Care; and most recently, the SurgiCenter and the Women's Health Center.
In 1997, the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce awarded the Dimensions of Excellence Business Award to KCH for outstanding community contributions. In 1998, Hendrix was actively involved with the United Way of Kosciusko County and generated more than $1 million in funding for the United Way as campaign chairman. In 1999, KCH received Accreditation with Commendation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. This is the highest level of accreditation awarded by the Joint Commission, which is the nation's oldest and largest accrediting body.
Prior to joining KCH, Hendrix worked at Wabash County Hospital for 21 years - as assistant administrator for five years then executive director for 16 years. He holds Diplomate status with the American College of Healthcare Executives.
"The past 12 years at Kosciusko Community Hospital have been personally and professionally fulfilling," said Hendrix. "I have enjoyed being a part of the community and have worked toward improving access to quality health care services for area residents. ... I wish Kosciusko Community Hospital continual growth and best wishes to area residents. It's been a great pleasure serving you, the community." [[In-content Ad]]
Wayne Hendrix, CHE, CEO of Kosciusko Community Hospital, announced to the board of directors Monday his plans for retiring July 1.
Since becoming the chief executive officer in 1989, Hendrix was responsible for numerous expansions of KCH facilities, affiliated physician offices and health care services. Expansion projects occurring over the past 12 years include complete facility renovations; energy conservation programs; the helipad; the Regional Rehabilitation Center; radiology and nuclear medicine service expansions; physician office developments in Milford, Pierceton, North Manchester and Akron; the Health and Wellness Center and Wellness Services; the recruitment of numerous specialists; MedStat Urgent and Occupational Care; and most recently, the SurgiCenter and the Women's Health Center.
In 1997, the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce awarded the Dimensions of Excellence Business Award to KCH for outstanding community contributions. In 1998, Hendrix was actively involved with the United Way of Kosciusko County and generated more than $1 million in funding for the United Way as campaign chairman. In 1999, KCH received Accreditation with Commendation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. This is the highest level of accreditation awarded by the Joint Commission, which is the nation's oldest and largest accrediting body.
Prior to joining KCH, Hendrix worked at Wabash County Hospital for 21 years - as assistant administrator for five years then executive director for 16 years. He holds Diplomate status with the American College of Healthcare Executives.
"The past 12 years at Kosciusko Community Hospital have been personally and professionally fulfilling," said Hendrix. "I have enjoyed being a part of the community and have worked toward improving access to quality health care services for area residents. ... I wish Kosciusko Community Hospital continual growth and best wishes to area residents. It's been a great pleasure serving you, the community." [[In-content Ad]]