Donald H. Zornes
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Title
Donald H. Zornes
Date
10 May 2003
Description
Donald H. Zornes, MA, received a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in hospital and health care administration from the University of Minnesota. In 1979, he became president and CEO of Columbus Community Hospital and elevated it to a $35 million state-of-the-art facility. His work with the medical staff and hospital board succeeded in attracting medical specialists to Columbus, Nebraska, and expanded the nature and scope of services available.
During Mr. Zornes’ tenure at Columbus Community Hospital, services and facilities were added and expanded within the surrounding four counties, including the Life Flight Services, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation facilities, occupational health services, speech therapy services, and immunization services. He also oversaw growth in home health and hospice skilled nursing units, personal care services for caregivers of chronically ill family members, and the development of county and district hospital foundations.
Mr. Zornes supported health care education by allowing UNMC’s third-year medical students to complete their rural rotations and first-year preceptorships at Columbus Community Hospital. He also supported educational experiences for pharmacy and physician assistant students. Additionally, Mr. Zornes worked with individuals and community groups to provide room and board for students to minimize further accrual of educational debt.
Mr. Zornes retired in 2003 after 24 years of service to Columbus and Nebraska health care.
During Mr. Zornes’ tenure at Columbus Community Hospital, services and facilities were added and expanded within the surrounding four counties, including the Life Flight Services, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation facilities, occupational health services, speech therapy services, and immunization services. He also oversaw growth in home health and hospice skilled nursing units, personal care services for caregivers of chronically ill family members, and the development of county and district hospital foundations.
Mr. Zornes supported health care education by allowing UNMC’s third-year medical students to complete their rural rotations and first-year preceptorships at Columbus Community Hospital. He also supported educational experiences for pharmacy and physician assistant students. Additionally, Mr. Zornes worked with individuals and community groups to provide room and board for students to minimize further accrual of educational debt.
Mr. Zornes retired in 2003 after 24 years of service to Columbus and Nebraska health care.
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