Carter Honored As Trustee Of The Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Dennis Carter, Board Chair of Liberty Hospital, has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as a 2024 Trustee of the Year. Carter was presented the award on Nov. 14 at MHA’s 102nd Annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo.

“As a life-long resident of Liberty, Dennis understands this importance of Liberty Hospital as an essential community institution,” said Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO. “During his tenure on the board, he has provided a businessman’s eye to board decisions, while remaining focused on how the hospital supports health and care in the community.”

Carter was initially elected to the Liberty Hospital Board in 2013 and served as secretary and vice chair before being selected as chair. During his tenure, he has led the board through several important milestones, including system affiliation and a major cybersecurity incident.

“Dennis truly cares about Liberty Hospital, our employees, patients and community,” said Raghu Adiga, M.D., President and CEO of Liberty Hospital. “He makes a point to be visible and accessible to people, asking valuable questions and identifying barriers he can address as a trustee. His dedication makes this prestigious award a well-deserved one.”

In his regular support of the hospital’s core mission and values, he remains laser focused on the people who make that mission a reality. His mantra is, “a hospital is more about people than bricks and mortar.”

A video honoring Carter is available here.

Photo caption: Dennis Carter, Board Chair of Liberty Hospital (left), is presented the MHA Trustee of the Year Award by Alan W. Greimann, MHA Board Chair, President/CEO of Royal Oaks Hospital and Executive Vice President of Compass Health Network in Windsor, Mo.