• Like young adults, we alternate between stable and transition periods (we “plateau” and then we grow)
• We are developing new life structures (e.g., our strategic plan)
• We must learn that doing things our parents’ (founders’?) way won’t assure us of success

And, maybe most important of all, we learn to discard the illusion that life is simple, controllable, and there are no contradictions. We are learning to say “should” less often and try to refrain from lamenting “that’s not fair!”

Our May Annual Meeting was an upbeat opportunity to officially celebrate our passage into our 26th year. We had the opportunity to express our gratitude to women who have helped pave the way for the TRUST to become a significant organization for so many leaders in health care.

Just like “twenty-some year olds” , as an organization we are stretching and growing to find our way for how the TRUST can best support, develop, and promote women in 2006 and beyond. Our world has changed in many ways in the last quarter of century. One thing that hasn’t changed is the opportunity to tap into women’s talents to help meet the growing needs and challenges in the health care field.

Young adulthood is a time to find mutually satisfying relationships. We hope that being a member of the TRUST is a mutually satisfying relationship for you! I encourage you to participate, attend events, and invite a colleague or friend to join the TRUST today.

Paula Hart, President

Members in the News
 
Laura Carabello has written a novel. Crude! A Story of Passion in Aruba is making waves nationally and internationally – eclipsing the island’s recent wash of publicity.

Joan Cleary and Lisa Edstrom have just completed a Fellowship in Public Policy at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

Linda Davis has implemented the first round of payments for the Bridges to Excellence pay for performance program on behalf of BHCAG members. Payments were made to nine medical groups by six employers representing 227,000 covered lives for excellent outcomes in diabetes. Next year’s goals include adding rewards for cardiovascular disease and expanding to include Medicaid.

Lisa Edstrom has launched her own consulting practice. Portfolio Health Management specializes in working with non-profit community and long term care organizations on program development, performance measurement and related policy.

Rebecca Hafner was recently re-appointed to the MN Board of Medical Practice in an at-large position. Dr. Hafner previously served on the BMP as a physician member representing the 6th congressional district from 1998–2003 and from 2004-2006. She was also recently appointed to the DHS Health Services Advisory Council. The Health Services Advisory Council will advise DHS and the Commissioner regarding evidence based decision making, and provide leadership designing healthcare benefit and coverage policies for Minnesota's three public health care programs.

Patient Choice, a division of Medica, led by Ann Robinow, received the first ever “Driving Value In Health Care Award” jointly awarded by the National Business Coalition on Health and Leapfrog.

The Board of Directors of Stratis Health, an independent, non-profit health care quality improvement organization, announced today they have appointed Jennifer Lundblad, PhD, MBA as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Lundblad, an employee of Stratis Health since 1998, previously was Senior Vice President, Programs and Communications. She also served as Director, Project Operations and Communications, and before that as Manager, Education and Communications.

Deborah Shatin, Ph.D. was recently appointed consultant to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee (DSaRM). The Committee advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs on risk management, risk communication, and evaluation of spontaneous reports to help ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs and other therapies.

Karen Struve has opened a store, Beautiful Antiques and More, in downtown Pequot Lakes. The store specializes in European antiques. The Estate Jewelry is fabulous. They are noted for their romantic clothing and wonderful purses. Visit the web site at http://www.beautifulantiques.com.

Mary Jane Thompson was appointed by Gov. Pawlenty to a four year term with the Minnesota Board on Aging. The subcommittee she has chosen to serve on is Minnesota Board on Aging Diversity committee. On July 13th she finished her second term with Ecumen.

Jan was recently named to the first hospital board of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., the county’s subsidiary corporation that will operate Hennepin County Medical Center starting next year. The board includes 10 citizens with extensive experience in health care, business, urban community development, workforce development and philanthropy.

In March, the Minnesota Medical Association named Jan to a new partnership: the Healthy Minnesota Steering Committee. The group is composed of Minnesota leaders in health care, business, state government, labor, education and consumer advocacy who have come together to recommend and implement strategies for statewide health care reform.

Eleven other exceptional women in health care preceded Jan in receiving the Jean Harris Award of Excellence. In addition to 2005 awardee Mary Brainerd, they include Margie Jamieson, Jean Harris herself (before the award was renamed to honor her posthumously), Karen Strueve, Katherine Gray, Nancy Feldman, Patricia Riley, Jan Cronquist, Ann Robinow, Jeannine Bayard, and Terri Hyduke.

2006 Strategic Focus 

Thematic Goal…………………………Increase the Vitality of the TRUST

Annual Objectives…………………

? Membership ? Visibility of Members ? Attendance of Members ? Member Satisfaction

Improve Financial Stability Ongoing Priorities……………………# of New Members

Member attendance

Revenue/expenses

Web site improvements

Member Satisfaction