Leadership Montgomery County class looks into local healthcare

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) Class of 2016 recently explored healthcare in Montgomery County at their Healthcare Session, sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital.

Session Director and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Marketing Director Linda Nelson welcomed the class to the session and gave an overview of the day’s events before Walter Wilkerson, Jr., M.D. presented the history of healthcare in Montgomery County.

“As a 1999 LMC graduate, I’ve been involved in the Healthcare Session for many years,” shared Linda. “Our community has grown and changed so much and very rapidly - healthcare affects everyone. This session provides so much insight and a look into the extensive challenges and planning involved in trying to best meet the needs of the people served.”

Freddy Warner with Memorial Hermann Health System presented the class with legislative healthcare updates. The class then got a look into the issues facing hospital CEOs in Montgomery County with the CEO panel, consisting of David Argueta of CHI St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Matt Davis of Conroe Regional Medical Center, Melinda Stephenson of Kingwood Medical Center, Dr. Debra Sukin of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and Josh Urban of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. Each CEO spoke on a different topic, giving insight to real concerns and issues they face.

The class also had the opportunity to tour CHI St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital, before learning about the role healthcare centers play in the community from Dr. Ann Snyder of Interfaith Community Clinic, Cindy Sunday Powell of Pregnancy Assistance Center North, Dr. Stephen McKernan of Lone Star Family Health Center, and Evan Roberson of Tri-County Services.

The day ended with Leadership Series facilitated by LMC alumni.

Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated cultivating the future leaders of Montgomery County. The mission of LMC is to prepare emerging and existing leaders to understand local issues, grow their leadership skills and connect with others to better serve Montgomery County.

The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, the Community Chamber of East Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, and the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce are all partner Chambers in the LMC program. Participants are chosen by application process in June of each year.

For more information about Leadership Montgomery County, please visit LMCTX.org.