Charlotte, N.C. – Advocate Health is proud to announce that CEO Jim Skogsbergh has received the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s 2023 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his impact across a four-decades-long career.
Named for the president emeritus of Henry Ford Health System, the prestigious award recognizes health care leaders who have demonstrated remarkable contributions, exceptional values and unwavering commitment to improving the industry and public health.
“I nominated my esteemed colleague and friend because I can think of no one more deserving in our field,” said Advocate Health CEO Eugene A. Woods. “From his relentless focus on creating the safest and highest quality environment for patients to his deep commitment to teammates – which was never so evident than during the pandemic – and to his emphasis on health equity for all communities, Jim is an innovator and a values-driven leader who has made unparalleled contributions to health care in America.”
Skogsbergh is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a past chair and member of the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Directors and a past chair of the Illinois Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees. He is the recipient of the American Hospital Association’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, as well as the ACHE Career Achievement Award, the American Heart Association’s 2023 Heart of Gold recognition, the 2015 Chicago United Bridge Award and B’nai B’rith’s 2013 National Healthcare Award.
Skogsbergh’s “unwavering dedication to servant leadership, groundbreaking approach and exceptional contributions have not only significantly elevated the health care landscape but have also positively transformed the lives of countless individuals,” said LeAnn Swanson, CEO of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership.
He succeeds Woods, the 2022 Gail L. Warden winner. Skogsbergh will be honored at a November ceremony in Chicago alongside the other 2023 Warden winner, Melinda L. Estes, president and CEO of Kansas City-based St. Luke’s Health System.
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States – created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs nearly 150,000 team members across 67 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.