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    Monthly Meeting

    Date: March 21, 2012, 11:30am – 1:00pm
    Organizer:
    Local HRCSWMi Chapter
    Location:
    The Courtyard Marriott
    1592 Mall Drive
    Benton Harbor, MI 49022
    (269) 925-3000

    Driving directions below.

    Take I-94 to exit 29. At end of the ramp turn on to Pipestone Road going North. At next light, (Mall Dr.) turn left. The Courtyard Marriott is on left, 1/4 mile.
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    Dr. Loren Hamel of Lakeland HealthCare

    Dr. Loren Hamel

    The Presentation Topic is ...

    Healthcare Updates and How They Affect HR

     

     

    Loren B. Hamel, MD, is Lakeland HealthCare’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

    Dr. Hamel graduated with honors from Andrews University, before going on to the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. He also holds a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

    An experienced family physician, Dr. Hamel treated southwest Michigan residents for 23 years at University Medical Specialties in Berrien Springs. In addition to seeing patients, he served Andrews University in a number of roles, including as a clinical professor, director of the university’s health services, and president of the alumni association.

    At Lakeland HealthCare, Dr. Hamel became president of the medical staff in 1997, and two years later, was named vice president of medical affairs. In 2008, Dr. Hamel was appointed Executive Vice President for the organization. He was named President and CEO in 2009.  

    Dr. Hamel is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. He serves on the boards of directors for Andrews University, Cornerstone Alliance, Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance, Spectrum Health Alliance, Value Health Partners, and the Volunteer Hospital Association.  

    Lakeland HealthCare is a not-for-profit, community-owned health system which includes four hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, The Marie Yeager Cancer Center, rehabilitation centers, long-term care residencies, hospice, home care services, and physician practices. Lakeland has over 4,000 associates providing clinical and support services at locations throughout southwest Michigan, and partners with over 400 physicians and providers. For more information, visit www.lakelandhealth.org.

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    The Courtyard Marriott
    1592 Mall Drive
    Benton Harbor, MI 49022
    (269) 925-3000