Dear Members,
For those who attended ACHE 2024 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago, I hope your experience was enriching and filled with valuable insights, networking opportunities and a taste of the Windy City. I'm thrilled to share that the North Florida chapter received the Award for Chapter Excellence during the event, recognizing our achievements in Education & Networking, Member Satisfaction, and Membership Growth for 2023.
Our dedication to knowledge sharing, collaboration, and fostering a culture of distinction drives us forward. This was further highlighted during the MacEachern Memorial Lecture and Luncheon, where keynote speaker Mick Ebeling shared his remarkable journey and left a lasting impact. Ebeling, CEO of Not Impossible Labs, was named one of Forbes' Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders and awarded TIME Best Inventions of the Year three times. He also received the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Ebeling's message resonated deeply as he showcased innovations that were once deemed impossible, including affordable eye-tracking glasses for paralyzed patients and an app connecting the underserved to excess food providers. His commitment to action, exemplified by projects like Project Daniel in South Sudan, serves as a reminder of the transformative power of determination and innovation.
In healthcare, we often face barriers, but Ebeling challenges us to break through them. His questions, "If not now, then when? If not me, then whom?" urge us to seize opportunities for change and improvement.
Thank you for your continued efforts in pushing boundaries and striving for new, better, and more efficient solutions. Let's embrace the spirit of innovation as we work toward tomorrow's marvels from today's far-fetched ideas!
With gratitude,
Alexis T. Kainz, MHA, FACHE
President, ACHE-NFL
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