CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ALABAMA — Laura Grill, president and CEO of East Alabama Health, has been named chair of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) Board of Trustees. The election was held at the association’s recent annual meeting.
“Laura has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to healthcare in Alabama,” said Donald E. Williamson, MD, president of the Alabama Hospital Association. “Her visionary approach and deep commitment to patient care are truly exemplary. We are confident that our Association will reach new heights under her inspiring guidance, fostering advancements that will benefit hospitals and patients across the state.”
Grill has played a significant role in the association, having served on the board for several years, including serving as its secretary/treasurer. She has also been a committee chair and president of the Central Hospital Council.
“I am honored to be named chair of the Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees, and I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated members to advance healthcare quality and accessibility across Alabama,” said Grill. “Together, we will work tirelessly to support our hospitals and ensure the best possible care for our patients.”
In her role as president and chief executive officer of the East Alabama Health Care Authority, her responsibilities include the authority’s two hospitals, East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and EAMC–Lanier in Valley, and the Auburn Medical Pavilion, a three-story facility in Auburn, encompassing an imaging center, a women’s breast health center, a freestanding emergency department and a joint venture ambulatory surgery center.
In addition to her AlaHA service, Grill is on several other boards, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, the Business Council of Alabama, the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind Foundation, the Auburn Research and Technology Foundation and AmeriFirst Bank. She has also served on numerous community boards and nonprofit support organizations.
Grill received a bacheolor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an MBA from the University of Alabama.
ABOUT THE ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1921, the Alabama Hospital Association is a statewide trade organization dedicated to assisting member hospitals in effectively serving Alabama’s healthcare needs through advocacy, representation, education and service.