The role was informed by feedback throughout the pandemic in which the health system learned more about employees’ physical, mental and spiritual health struggles, according to a June 8 news release sent to Becker’s. In the C-suite position, Dr. Pankow will lead efforts to support caregiver wellness and improvements in the realm of patient experience and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Dr. Pankow is a family physician and is currently the associate chief medical officer for HonorHealth Medical Group.
“The decision to call out each of our team members as a ‘caregiver’ is intentional,” said Wayne Frangesch, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at HonorHealth. “No matter our roles within the organization, from housekeeping, food services and patient transport; to our physicians, nurses and technicians; to any of the roles in our hospitals, clinics and support services that assist us in fulfilling our mission; we all impact the care we provide to our patients and our community.”
