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Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,
I’m honored and looking forward to serving as your president for 2018!
It is hard to believe that 2017 is over and 2018 is already upon us. Health care saw tremendous change in 2017 and I am sure 2018 will be no different. However, I know each and every one of you is up to the challenge to make a difference. As 2018 begins, I have thought about how much my ASHHRA relationships have impacted me over the years. I have met colleagues from all over the country and learned so much from each one. It is a great feeling knowing you can pick up a phone or send an email for any support you may need. For example, I received a very nice email from a colleague I met through ASHHRA, reminding me they were there for any support or advice as I went through the next year as ASHHRA’s president. It’s through my ASHHRA experiences that relationships like this have been built.
I have also enjoyed working with others to help them attain their CHHR, all while expanding their knowledge of ASHHRA. The CHHR certification is a great opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in the health care field of human resources. I hope you will consider taking this certification exam in 2018! I also would be remiss if I did not mention the great team of HR professionals at Mountain States Health Alliance, where I am the Vice President of Human Resources. It’s a great team like this that really allows me the time to give back to our profession. Again, I’m looking forward to a great 2018, and especially the conference in Pittsburgh, September 15-18.
Happy new year!
Jamie Parsons, CHHR, SPHR, FACHE, SHRM-SCP
ASHHRA President, 2018
Meet the other new members of the board as well as newly elected Regional Consultants at ashhra.org/leadership.
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The ASHHRA 54th Annual Conference & Exposition will be September 15-18, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to ongoing interest, the ASHHRA Annual Conference Committee will continue to accept abstract submissions for concurrent 60-minute learning sessions through Monday, January 15, 2018. Submit your abstract today!
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Preliminary information including registration fees, hotel, exhibitor applications and more are now available. The ASHHRA 54th Annual Conference & Exposition is September 15-18, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Registration will launch in early 2018. Start making your plans to attend today!
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Health Care HR Week is March 11-17, 2018. This year, we're looking to our members to nominate their accomplished colleagues and peers to be featured as a Member of the Day. One ASHHRA member will featured each day of Health Care HR Week on ashhra.org. Nominate a fellow ASHHRA member today!
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Invest in your future by earning the Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) professional designation. Nationally recognized, CHHR is the premier credential based on sound assessment that delivers both internal and external rewards.
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