Thomas C. Dolan Diversity Address: Legacy, Leadership and Lessons for Our Future in Healthcare

Wednesday, March 22

7:00–8:30 a.m.

Despite the unprecedented times, today’s leaders have the opportunity to draw on the stories and experiences of the healthcare leaders that came before us. This is especially important in the context of diversity, equity and inclusion, where we must make bold strides toward significant improvement, while recognizing the legacy of challenges and perseverance. Join Monica C. Vargas-Mahar, FACHE, CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital and market CEO for Carondelet Health Network, as she shares the lessons from health system founders who faced their own set of complex challenges, with application toward the current and future state of our healthcare system. She will provide insights into the calling of service and how this drive to provide the best care to all patients is the thread the binds together the past, present and future of healthcare.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize how the experiences of past healthcare leaders affect present decision-making.
• Review lessons learned and insights into a service-leader mentality.