November 23, 2009

ETHD Appoints New Board Member

Dr. William F. West M.D. was appointed to the Eden Township Healthcare District Board of Directors last Wednesday at an open board meeting in Hayward.  The Eden Township Healthcare District Board unanimously named Dr. West to replace Dr. Walter Kran who resigned Sept. 28.

Dr. West, a semi-retired orthopedic surgeon is a forty-year resident of the District and member of the medical community. He has practiced orthopedic surgery in San Leandro and Oakland since 1966. In the past eight years he has assisted in both orthopedic and general surgery at Eden Medical Center and San Leandro Hospital. For the past ten years he was Medical Director at the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) in San Leandro.

“I would like to contribute to the Board’s function to meet its mission of assuring availability of medical care to citizens of the Eden Township Healthcare District.” says West.

The ETHD Board interviewed a total of seven candidates in three separate board sessions over the course of the last three weeks before selecting and appointing Dr. West.

“Dr. West stated during his interview that he ‘is for compromise and has no preconceived notions.’ He will contribute greatly to the board if he brings these principles to the table.” says Dev Mahadevan, Chief Executive Officer of Eden Township Healthcare District.    

For more information contact:   

Jonnie Banks, (510) 861-7613 - jbanks66@sbcglobal.net

October 28, 2009         

Board Members Agree on Process for Filling Vacant Board Seat

The Eden Township Healthcare District Board of Directors voted last night to agree on a timeframe and process for the appointment of a new board member. The vacant position to be filled comes as a result of the departure of Director S. Walter Kran, M.D. who resigned September 23.

In an open Eden Township Healthcare District (ETHD) Board Meeting held, October 27, at the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District Office, board members voted to interview candidates in two separate interview sessions within the next two weeks. Each of the seven candidates who have applied will be given a twenty minute timeframe in which to present themselves and their qualifications for the seat. The selection will be made either at the second meeting or at another meeting called for the purpose of deliberation and decision on the appointment.

The deadline for the board to appoint an individual to this position is November 27 (60 days from the date of vacancy).  The scheduled time and location of both interview sessions and subsequent appointment meeting will be posted on the ETHD web site. All of the meetings are open to the general public.

The next regular meeting of the Eden Township Healthcare District Board of Directors will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. (due to the Thanksgiving Holiday).  Regular board meetings are normally held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.  The agenda will be posted on the ETHD web site prior to the meeting, or call (510) 538-2031 for a copy of the agenda.

For more information, contact:

Jonnie Banks

(510) 861-7613

Jbanks66@sbcglobal.net

September 30, 2009        

ETHD Board Member Resigns

After serving as a member of the Eden Township Healthcare District (ETHD) Board of Directors for nearly three years, Dr. Walter Kran, has resigned from his post effective September 28, 2009. Dr. Kran, a long time resident and practicing physician of San Leandro and  has contributed much to the ETHD board serving on various committees and being the voice of reason during contentious debates.   

“We appreciate all of Dr. Kran’s valuable contributions he has made over the years as a board member and wish him the best on any future endeavors,” says Dev Mahadevan, Chief Executive Officer of Eden Township Healthcare District.  

The ETHD Board has 60 days to appoint a person to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Kran. However, in accordance with state posting requirements, (California Government Code Section 1780), the District office is providing written notification of the resignation and vacancy to the general public and the County Elections Official (the Registrar of Voters in Alameda County) today, September 30, 2009. The ETHD Board will NOT be able to appoint anyone for at least 15 days after the posting date. 

If the event the ETHD Board of Directors cannot appoint someone within sixty days, then the Board of Supervisors may appoint someone within 90 days (of the date of the vacancy) or call a special election.

 For more information contact:       Jonnie Banks, (510) 861-7613, jbanks66@sbcglobal.net