Kimball Earns National Health Care Executive Recertification

Mark Kimball, FACHE, President and CEO of St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC), recently earned his recertification as a Fellow of theAmerican College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. Mark has been a FACHE since 2007.

“The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high quality care to the people in the communities they serve. Having a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization is critically important,” said Deborah J.Bowen, FACHE, CAE, president and CEO of ACHE. “By becoming a FACHE, healthcare leaders demonstrate a commitment to excellence in serving their patients and their community. Healthcare executive Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development.”

“We’re proud of Mark’s achievement and commitment to excellence as he leads St. Mark’s,” said Dudley Piland, Chairman, SMMC Board of Directors. “In addition to Mark’s commitment to SMMC, his involvement on the Rotary Club of La Grange board and par-ticipation in other local activities are great examples of his commitment to our community.”

To obtain initial Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education hours, demonstrating professional/community involvement and passing a comprehensive examination. To maintain Fellow status and ensure current industry knowledge, FACHE professionals must earn a minimum of 36 continuing education hours related to healthcare management and administration or retake another comprehensive exam every three years, plus complete four volunteer activities, including two community/civic volunteer activities and two healthcarerelated volunteer activities.

“ACHE is an excellent organization for helping healthcare executives maintain their institutional knowledge and broaden their awareness of current industry practices and advancements,” said Kimball. “I appreciate having the opportunity to participate and learn from their leaders and the Fellows.”

The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE’s mission is to advance its members and healthcare management excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management.

St. Mark’s Medical Center is one of the top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States as ranked by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, and in 2022, rated a 4-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The 100,000 sq. ft. community hospital serves residents of Fayette County and surrounding communities with the latest medical technology and comprehensive health care from highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. Services include cardiac, physical and occupational rehabilitation; wound care; orthopedic care; inpatient and outpatient care; a 24-hour emergency department; outpatient/ elective surgeries and procedures; as well as laboratory and imaging services.

To learn more about St. Mark’s Medical Center and our services or career opportunities, please visit smmctx.org.