BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSouth
Corporation (NYSE: HLS), one of the nation's largest providers of
post-acute healthcare services, offering both facility-based and
home-based patient care, today announced the appointment of
Nancy M. Schlichting as an
independent director, effective today. With this appointment, the
Board will expand to 11 directors.
Ms. Schlichting joins the HealthSouth Board with extensive
healthcare experience and expertise in healthcare delivery. Her
career in healthcare administration spans 35 years in senior level
executive positions, most recently serving as the President and
Chief Executive Officer at Henry Ford Health System, Inc. from
June 2003 until December 2016. Prior to that, Ms. Schlichting
served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from
1998-2003. She also served as President and CEO of HFHS's Henry
Ford Hospital from 2001-2003. During her time at HFHS, the company
garnered significant national recognition, including the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award and the John M. Eisenberg Patient
Safety and Quality Award. Prior to joining HFHS in 1998, Ms.
Schlichting served as the President of the Eastern Region of
Catholic Health Initiatives, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Riverside Methodist Hospitals and Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer of Akron City Hospital and Summa Health
System. Ms. Schlichting currently serves on the boards of Walgreens
Boots Alliance, Inc. and Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
"Nancy is one of the most experienced and successful executives
in the healthcare industry, and we're pleased that she will be
joining HealthSouth's Board," said Leo I.
Higdon Jr., Chairman of HealthSouth's Board of Directors.
"With her operational insight and financial acumen, Nancy helped
guide the Henry Ford Health System through a dramatic financial
turnaround, and created positive revenue growth for 12 consecutive
years. Her appointment reflects our Board's commitment to adding
new skills and perspectives through ongoing long-term succession
planning as we continue to advance our position as the leading
provider of integrated post-acute care solutions in a rapidly
changing healthcare environment."
"I am excited to join the HealthSouth Board and help advance the
Company's mission to create superior patient outcomes and
best-in-class solutions for healthcare systems and payors," said
Ms. Schlichting. "The Company is well-positioned to coordinate
patients' care across the healthcare continuum, and I look forward
to working with the Board and management team to deliver further
value for all HealthSouth stockholders."
About HealthSouth
HealthSouth is one of the nation's largest providers of
post-acute healthcare services, offering both facility-based and
home-based patient care in 36 states and Puerto Rico through its network of inpatient
rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, and hospice
agencies. HealthSouth can be found on the Web at
www.healthsouth.com.
Media Contact
Casey Lassiter, 205 447-6410
casey.lassiter@healthsouth.com
Investor Relations Contact
Crissy Carlisle, 205 970-5860
crissy.carlisle@healthsouth.com
SOURCE HealthSouth Corporation