On June 20, Augusta Health and the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association organized a dedication ceremony in Fishersville, Virginia to celebrate the retirement of Senator Emmett Hanger. The event honored his years of service to the community, including his most notable achievement of pushing through Medicaid expansion on May 30, 2018. This provided healthcare coverage to over 400,000 Virginians.
Senator Hanger served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1983 to 1992 and later in the Virginia Senate from 1996 to 2024. He received several prestigious awards for his efforts, including the “Health Care Advocacy Award” from the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and the “Hero in Health Care Extraordinaire” award from the Virginia Health Care Foundation alongside Governor Ralph Northam.
Mary N. Mannix, President and CEO of Augusta Health, praised Senator Hanger for his leadership and dedication to expanding healthcare access in Virginia. She highlighted his tireless efforts, energy, commitment, and compassionate listening skills that made a significant impact on the community. Senator Hanger’s work alongside Augusta Health has helped advance the healthcare landscape in the Valley, showcasing his commitment to serving the needs of local communities.
As one of the few remaining independent community hospitals in Virginia, Augusta Health is governed by a board composed of community members who advocate for their needs and businesses. Senator Hanger exemplifies a steadfast commitment to local well-being as he retires from public service.
The event was well-attended by state and local government officials who recognized Senator Hanger’s contributions, leadership abilities and collaborative spirit towards fostering better communities.
To honor Senator Hanger’s service a special commemorative bench was unveiled outside Augusta Health’s entrance during this ceremony. This bench will serve as a lasting symbol of appreciation for his contributions towards improving healthcare access in Virginia.
In conclusion Senator Emmett Hanger’s dedication ceremony at Fishersville marked not only his retirement but also an opportunity for recognition of his remarkable contribution towards improving healthcare accessibility in Virginia throughout his career as he worked tirelessly with organizations like Augusta Health to advance healthcare landscape in our region while advocating for community needs with passion and empathy that echoed throughout our state government circles.
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