Advocacy in Action Award presented to Doug Weaver

Posted on: 11/22/19


 
Left to right are Jay Johnson, Doug Weaver and Patti Davis.
The Oklahoma Hospital Association’s Advocacy in Action Award was presented to Doug Weaver. Weaver has been CEO at Hillcrest Hospital Pryor since 2010. With a career in health care spanning 40 years, he has a long history of involvement with OHA. He served as chairman of the board in 2000 and received the OHA W. Cleveland Rodgers Distinguished Service Award in 2002. He currently serves on the OHA board as northeast regional chair and also serves on the OHA-PAC board, the Council on Policy & Legislation, and the Council on Rural Health. He is chairman of the OHA Council on Education.

For the past three years, Weaver has served as chairman of the OHA 100th Anniversary committee. He is frequently involved in OHA’s advocacy efforts by making numerous phone calls and personal visits to state legislators.

Weaver was chief operating officer at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton for more than a decade. Prior to that, he was CEO at Memorial Hospital and Physician Group in Frederick, and was CEO at Memorial Hospital of Texas County, Guymon, from 1990-1994.

He holds a Doctorate of Science in Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Wayland Baptist University. He is also a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.