CLEVELAND, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Terry R. White’s career in health care spans more than 40 years. As the recently retired CEO of The MetroHealth System, he ensured that Cleveland’s most vulnerable population continued to receive quality health care. Under his watch, MetroHealth maintained its reputation as a major teaching affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, training more than 300 resident physicians each year with a staff of 400 medical faculty. During his ten years at MetroHealth, White spearheaded the health system’s retail strategy, adding community health centers in neighborhood shopping centers which enhanced access to healthcare for all of greater Cleveland’s citizens. For these reasons and countless others, the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter will honor him as its Steve D. Bullock Humanitarian Award recipient at the 11th Biennial Red Cross Ball of Cleveland on May 1.
“We are humbled when we consider the impact Terry White has had in promoting the strong community health mission of MetroHealth, including providing hundreds of millions of dollars in charity care,” states Mary-Alice Frank, CEO, Greater Cleveland Chapter. “There is no more fitting person to receive the humanitarian award.”
This year’s Ball, “Together, We Care,” will highlight the collaborative nature of the relationships between the Red Cross, MetroHealth and two other leading Cleveland institutions. The event’s Chairperson is Thomas F. Zenty III, President and CEO of University Hospitals Health System. Honorary Chair is Edward M. Hundert, MD, President, Case Western Reserve University.
Both Mr. White and his wife, Cynthia, have early ties to the American Red Cross. Mr. White was a Red Cross-trained water safety instructor and Mrs. White has worked as a Red Cross nurse.
Prior to his career at MetroHealth, Mr. White was a leader at a number of other health care facilities in the State of Ohio, including University Hospitals and Lutheran Medical Center. A graduate of Ohio University, Mr. White earned a bachelor’s degree in 1962 and an MBA in Health and Hospital Administration from Xavier University. He holds countless professional affiliations. He and Cynthia have two adult children and 3 grandchildren.
The Red Cross Ball is the largest fund raising event for the Greater Cleveland Chapter and is among the city’s most anticipated and successful galas. Initiated in 1983, it brings together people from all around the community to celebrate and support critical Red Cross programs including disaster preparation and response, health education and training, services to the Armed Forces, support to local public safety officials, and community preparation for emerging threats.
For sponsorship information, contact the Chapter’s Financial Development Department at 216.361.4878.
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter is one of the oldest and largest chapters in the nation. Founded in 1905 by a group of leading citizens including Samuel Mather, the Chapter now is among the top 15 of more than 900 in the United States. With a mission to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, the Chapter is responsible for the safety of more than 1.4 million people in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties.
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