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Paul Skowron named president of ICAHN Board
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently elected Paul Skowron, CEO, Warner Hospital & Health Services, Clinton, as its president of the statewide hospital organization. In this official role, he will support the organization and its mission to strengthen and provide assistance and resources to its 57 critical access and small, rural hospital members.
“We are excited about the business presence Paul brings to our Board of Directors. With his leadership and vision, we will continue to grow our organization and explore all new opportunities,” said Pat Schou, ICAHN Executive Director. “Paul is a strong advocate for advancing rural healthcare and an equally strong leader. We look forward to working with him in the year ahead.”
Mr. Skowron has been a member of ICAHN’s Finance Committee since 2016 and its Issues Committee since 2017, serving as chairman of the Issues Committee in 2018. He was elected to the ICAHN Board in 2018, served as its Secretary-Treasurer in 2020, its President-Elect in 2021, and he also serves as a Board member of the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization (IRCCO).
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About ICAHN
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) advances the strength, sustainability, and transformation of Illinois’ rural hospitals through collaboration, advocacy, and shared solutions that improve performance and community health. Representing Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, ICAHN is a nationally recognized rural health leader supporting sustainable hospitals, strong communities, and a healthier rural Illinois—Better Together.
