REGIONAL- Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital trustees John Saw and Barb Soderberg were among the 16 hospital trustees across the state recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for their successful completion of MHA’s rigorous and comprehensive trustee certification program. This certification underscores their unwavering commitment to the patients, care teams, and communities they serve. 
“Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones for the communities they serve, and are facing a multitude of historic challenges,” said Dr. Rahul Koranne, MHA president and CEO. “MHA’s trustee certification program ensures that hospital and health system leaders are well-prepared for their roles.” 
MHA’s trustee certification program provides hospital and health system trustees with training on current health care trends, governance best practices, ethics, government regulations, and patient safety and quality. Participants undergo 30 hours of coursework, making Minnesota’s program the most comprehensive in the nation.   
“We are so grateful that our Board Members John and Barb made the commitment to complete the trustee certification,” said Patty Banks, EBCH CEO. “In doing so, they have gained valuable insight into the complexities of the healthcare industry. This is a brand new program and they are among some of the first to go through the process. The MN Hospital Association has done a wonderful job in putting together the certification and we look forward to having additional Board members complete the training this year.”