Katie Rhodes, past chairperson of the Parkland Health Center's board of directors, was recently recognized for her service to Parkland Health Center as the 2023 recipient of the Parkland Health Center Foundation's Excellence in Healthcare Award.
The award was announced at the inaugural Parkland Health Center Foundation Gala and Awards Ceremony on March 4.
Since 2007, Katie has served on the Parkland Health Center's board of directors. During her tenure, she has led the hospital through some of the most significant events in its history, including the merger of another local hospital, the expansion of Parkland’s Emergency Department and Cancer Center, and the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, she donated food and resources to hospital staff, encouraged others in the community to join her, and consistently expressed her deep gratitude for the staff’s care, compassion, and resiliency.
In addition to holding the office of chairperson of the Parkland Health Center's board of directors from 2011-2022, Katie has also dedicated her time and expertise to the board of directors for Parkland Health Center Foundation and Missouri Baptist Medical Center, among others.
Congratulations, Katie, and thank you for all you do to support the health of our community!