Chuck Glade, a retired insurance agent, is the newest member of the oversight board at Banner Health's Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyo., Northern Wyoming News reported Sept. 1.
Mr. Glade has lived in Worland since 1976 and said he decided to seek a spot on the board after a friend stepped down for health reasons.
Mr. Glade said he recognizes the importance of a health center to a small town's prosperity and added that retaining doctors and nurses will be an important focus for the board.
Banner Health is based in Phoenix.