Doctors Hospital of Manteca Introduces 2006 Governing Board
DHM Welcomes New Board Members

MANTECA, Calif. ––  Doctors Hospital of Manteca is pleased to introduce members of our 2006 Governing Board.  The Governing Board is responsible for recommending and implementing hospital policy, promoting performance improvement, promoting quality patient care, providing for the organizational management and planning of the hospital, and for ensuring that the mission, vision, and values of the hospital are fulfilled. 

The 2006 Governing Board is comprised of six community members and six members of the medical staff.  The Governing Board acts in a consultative role and gives feedback regarding the needs of the community and how best the hospital can serve those needs within the scope of our mission.

“In addition to our duties that require us to promote quality care, continuous improvement and patient satisfaction, this Board will have the opportunity to help select a new Chief Executive Officer for our facility,” says DHM Governing Board Chairman, Howard Marks, M.D.  “This year we hope to expand services and improve efficiencies, making it easier for our community to receive the health care that they deserve,” Dr. Marks continued.
Doctors Hospital of Manteca hospital spokesperson Carin Sarkis agrees, “The efforts of the DHM Governing Board are critical to the success of our facility.  Their guidance, vision, and wisdom can directly impact patient care and community services.  We are lucky to have such a dynamic group choose to take on these leadership roles.”

Please join us in appreciation for the members of the 2006 Governing Board of Doctors Hospital of Manteca:
Howard C. Marks, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Board Chairman
Robert Adams, City Manager, City of Manteca, Board Vice Chairman
Abdul Khan, M.D., Internal Medicine, Chief of Staff
Betalina Bumatay, M.D., Pediatrician
Lars Enevoldsen, M.D., Plastic Surgery
Stephen Lin, M.D., Ophthalmologist 
Howard Miller, D.P.M., Podiatric Surgery
Chuck Crutchfield, Give Every Child A Chance
Debby Moorhead, Executive Director, Manteca Chamber of Commerce
Dan Prince, City Council Member, City of Ripon           
Jack Coldren, New Hope Church 
Bill Van Ryn, Agriculturalist
 
We also recognize our outgoing Board members:
Michael Davis, M.D., Pulmonary Diseases
Toni Marie Raymus, Raymus Homes

Doctors Hospital of Manteca, located at 1205 East North Street, Manteca, CA, is part of Tenet California.  Doctors Hospital of Manteca opened its doors in 1962 as a 28-bed, 41 employee, nine physician rural community hospital in the heart of California’s Central Valley.  Over the years, the hospital expanded services to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing community.  A multi-million dollar addition and upgrade construction project increased the hospital’s capacity to 73 beds.  One of the largest businesses in the community, Doctors Hospital now has more than 375 employees and a medical staff of 160 physicians.  While maintaining small-town comfort, Doctors Hospital of Manteca offers many advanced services.  Private patient rooms, expanded and enhanced imaging services, emergency, pharmacy, physical therapy, ICU/CCU and obstetrical services are designed for the care and comfort of our patients.
Doctors Hospital of Manteca is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.  To learn more about Doctors Hospital of Manteca, visit our website, www.doctorsmanteca.com.

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