On May 16, 2010, Health Plan Select’s Marketing Representative, Liz Clark, ran the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in honor of her husband, DJ Clark. The half marathon supports various charities such as, Run for Wounded Warriors, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and Hope for Warriors.
With a heart for the Marine Corps, Liz considered it a great honor to run amongst the men and women who have served, were serving and for those that were running in memory of their beloved Marines. The 13.1 mile course was run through scenic Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The course was ladened with Marines, vocal supporters and music bands along the way. The race meant a lot for many, and it was a moving experience for Liz to be a part of such a memorable event.
Once again, Health Plan Select sponsored a golf team and a golf hole to raise funds for the Athens Pregnancy Center. The weather was beautiful and the participants had a fantastic time and raised funds for a worthy cause.
Health Plan Select is the proud sponsor of numerous community events and activities. Some of the worthy causes sponsored in 2010 include:
- Blind & Dyslexic Record-A-Thon
- Athens Pregnancy Center Golf Tournament
- Food Bank of Northeast GA
- Elbert Memorial Hospital 11th Annual Art Festival
- The Tree House "Night of Hope for Children”
- The Athens Youth Symphony
- Hope Haven
- Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Rick Byrd, Quality Analyst at Health Plan Select, recently became a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
The granting of CPHQ status recognizes professional and academic achievement by individuals in the field of healthcare quality management. The comprehensive body of knowledge includes quality management, quality improvement, case/care/disease/utilization management, and risk management at all employment levels and in all healthcare settings. The CPHQ program is fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies of the National Organization for Competency Assurance in Washington, D.C. It is the only international voluntary certification program in the field of healthcare quality management to achieve this accreditation.
Since the first examination was administered by the HQCB in 1984, more than 15,000 professionals from a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds have registered for the CPHQ examination, with more than 11,000 achieving certified status. There are currently over 6,800 active CPHQs in the United States and worldwide.
Athens Regional Health System sponsors numerous organizations and events including: the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk and Heart Ball, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life events in Athens and Oconee counties, the March of Dimes WalkAmerica, the Athens-Clarke County Cancer Auxiliary tennis tournament, Golden Games, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk, the In Their Shoes Walk, the Special Olympics Annual Run/Walk, the Athens Regional Foundation Classic and the Canine Companions Run for the Dogs.
HPS is dedicated to promoting the wellness of all members and residents in the
communities of NE Georgia.
We take pride in our "hometown" image and will
continue to support the residents of NE Georgia. Each year, HPS employees
give generously of their time and energy to community activities.
