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Dr. Alan Drake Receives Capella Healthcare’s Physician Leadership Award

August 14, 2015
Dr. Alan Drake

Dr. Alan Drake

FRANKLIN, TN.  August 14, 2015 — Dr. Alan Drake, a family practitioner in Sparta, Tennessee, is the recipient of Capella Healthcare’s 2015 Physician Leadership Award.  The award was presented on Friday, August 7, during the company’s annual National Physician Leadership Group conference.

“Dr. Alan Drake has faithfully served his patients, his community, and his local hospital since August of 1985,” said Mark Medley, EVP, President of Hospital Operations, who presented the award.  “He is a gifted leader, having served in numerous leadership roles for the hospital, including as Chief of Staff, a member of the Board of Trustees, as Physician Advisor for the hospital, a member of the hospital’s Physician Leadership Group (PLG) and as a charter member of Capella’s National Physician Leadership Group (NPLG).  His commitment to the NPLG has benefited other hospitals and physicians throughout the country. And his local service has benefitted the hospital’s patients as well as the community.”

Dr. Drake is affiliated with Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital – formerly Highlands Medical Center – which was part of Capella Healthcare for more than seven years, the last three as part of the Capella Saint Thomas Health Network.  The hospital transitioned last month to full ownership by Saint Thomas Health.

Since completing his medical training and moving to Sparta, Dr. Drake and his wife, Sheree, have raised two sons, grown his independent practice, and given generously to their community, the hospital and their church.

For many years, Dr. Drake has been the volunteer physician for the White County School District, performing athletic physicals free of charge for any student athlete in need.  Dr. Drake is also frequently seen on the sidelines or field providing his medical expertise. He is also actively involved in his church, where he serves with the music and drama ministries, teaches and has participated in a number of medical mission trips to countries including Peru, the Bahamas, Swaziland, Sumbawa and Brazil.

“Dr. Drake’s life demonstrates his strong belief that each individual is important and uniquely gifted.  He works hard to have a positive influence on everyone he meets,” Medley said. “Through his daily interactions, leadership roles and personal commitments, he encourages people to use their talents, positions and service opportunities to the very best of their abilities – and always for the betterment of the community.”

In 2011, Dr. Drake received the Tennessee Hospital Association’s Meritorious Service Award.

About Capella Healthcare

Capella Healthcare partners with communities to build strong local healthcare systems that are known for quality patient care. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Capella owns and/or operates acute care and specialty hospital facilities in five states. With the philosophy that all healthcare is local, Capella collaborates with each hospital’s medical staff, board and community leadership to take care to the next level.  A private company, Capella has access to significant leadership and financial resources, investing 100% of its net cash flow in its family of hospitals to strengthen and expand services and facilities.

Dr. Drake with (left) Mark Medley, EVP, President of Hospital Operations, and (right) Mike Wiechart, President and CEO of Capella Healthcare.

Dr. Drake with (left) Mark Medley, EVP, President of Hospital Operations, and (right) Mike Wiechart, President and CEO of Capella Healthcare.

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