2009 Phillips Medal Recipients
Phillips Medal Recipients
2009 Recipients
Eric D. Fingerhut, J.D., Chancellor of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Board of Regents
Eric D. Fingerhut, J.D., serves as the seventh Chancellor of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Board of Regents. He is the first to be appointed by the Governor of the State of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ as a member of his cabinet. As Chancellor, Mr. Fingerhut envisioned and implemented the University System of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. The system is a partnership of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's state universities, community colleges, adult workforce centers and literacy programs, designed to make higher education affordable for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵans. As a former state senator, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and staunch advocate for medical and higher education, Mr. Fingerhut has demonstrated a longtime commitment to serving the needs of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵans. He was on the state Finance Committee for eight years and has served on numerous other committees, including those dealing with education, insurance, health, and aging.
David P. Blom, M.H.A., President and Chief Executive Officer of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth
David P. Blom, M.H.A., is the president and chief executive officer of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth, a not-for-profit, faith-based health system headquartered in Columbus, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth serves 46 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ counties through eight member hospitals, nine affiliated hospitals, and many other health care facilities and services. Mr. Blom has worked tirelessly to advance Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth's mission of improving the health of those it serves. Four years after Mr. Blom took the helm at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth, it was named a Press Ganey Success Story in recognition of outstanding patient satisfaction. Under Mr. Blom's guidance, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth earned a spot on Fortune magazine's list, "100 Best Companies to Work For," for three consecutive years. As CEO, Mr. Blom has been integral in developing partnerships with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University in medicinal education, research, and clinical services.