Press Release
Springs Memorial Hospital
800 W. Meeting Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
Contact: Ashley Shannon
803-286-1214

9/20/2008

CHARLES BUNDY, SPRINGS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD CHAIRMAN, AWARDED SCHA 2008 TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR

Lancaster, SC - The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) presented its highest honor in hospital trustee leadership to Charles Bundy, board chairman of Springs Memorial Hospital. Bundy was named a 2008 SCHA Distinguished Hospital Trustee of the Year on September 20, 2008 at the annual Trustee Administrator Physician (TAP) Conference of the South Carolina Hospital Association.

"Charles Bundy is a consummate trustee that exemplifies positive, visible leadership in a challenging health care environment," said SCHA Board Chairman John Miller, FACHE. "He has the vision and the dedication to progressively lead his organization in delivering leading-edge health care services and steering his community toward healthy lifestyles. "

The award is given each year at the TAP Conference, which is co-sponsored by SCHA and the South Carolina Medical Association. It recognizes a trustee who exemplifies service to his or her hospital, its patients and community, and who has demonstrated leadership and service at the state level on behalf of hospitals and health care. The selection is made from nominations presented by the trustee’s hospital to a committee of hospital executives and trustees from across the state. The award is only given to a very elite number of recipients including only two individuals receiving the award in 2008.

Bundy has been a trustee since 1990 and most currently serves as chairman of the board of Springs Memorial. Under his leadership, the hospital transitioned from a not-for-profit to investor owned and created the J. Marion Sims Foundation, which supports programs and project for the prevention and education that enhance the health and wellness of citizens in Lancaster County as well as communities of Great Falls and Fort Lawn. Bundy also serves on the USC-Lancaster Educational Foundation and is big proponent of the school’s Registered Nursing Program. He also served on the SCHA board of trustees from 1995-1998.

"These are the type of people that are critical to making our hospitals a successful and viable part of the community," said Miller.

Tom R. McDougal, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Springs Memorial Hospital, stated, "This award for Mr. Bundy is well deserved. His leadership is evident over nearly two decades serving the hospital and therefore the citizens of our community. Our organization has truly benefited from his leadership."

About the South Carolina Hospital Association

Founded in 1921, the South Carolina Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and health care systems. Based in Columbia, SCHA works with its members to improve access, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all South Carolinians. The state’s hospitals and health care systems employ more than 70,000 persons statewide. Click here to learn more about the SCHA.