Jepson honored for hurricane recovery efforts
Calhoun Hospital project
manager Christinia Jepsen
honored as one of the 2024
Above & Beyond: Women
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL – Christinia Jepsen, former CEO and current project manager at Calhoun Liberty Hospital (CLH), has been named as one of the 2024 Above & Beyond: Women honorees by the News Service of Florida. The annual list recognizes trailblazers who have distinguished themselves in government, business, nonprofits, media, health care and other high-profile fields.
Jepsen’s unwavering dedication to the hospital and its role in the community has been instrumental in its recovery from the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael. When she joined CLH in 2020, she faced a daunting task: running a hospital that was operating at 40 percent capacity, burdened by 650 sandbags on its roof and vulnerable to even moderate storms, while also working to build a new facility.
Mark Plummer, Chairman of the Calhoun Liberty Hospital Board, praised Jepsen’s leadership. “Her dedication and tenacity have been invaluable,” he said. “Chris has been a driving force in seeing our new hospital become a reality.”
Despite many challenges, including a global pandemic and skyrocketing costs of construction materials, Jepsen helped secure $40 million to construct a new, state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot hospital. The new building, currently 70 percent complete, is designed to withstand hurricanes and floods, ensuring the community’s access to vital healthcare services.
To dedicate her full attention to this ambitious project, Jepsen recently transitioned to the role of fulltime project manager. Her passion for critical access hospitals and rural healthcare has been the driving force behind her efforts.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this recognition,” Jepsen said. “My passion lies in serving small hospitals and ensuring they have the resources needed to provide quality care to their communities.”
Jepsen’s recognition as an Above & Beyond: Woman is a testament to her leadership, resilience, and positive impact on the lives of those she serves.
For a full list of this year’s honorees visit www.newsserviceflorida.com.
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital – Calhoun Liberty Hospital (CLH) is a private, nonprofit, 10-bed critical access hospital committed to delivering professional, courteous and compassionate care. CLH offers emergency services, primary care, short-term inpatient rehabilitation, and a range of outpatient services. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management
Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available toCLH. For more information, visit CalhounLibertyHospital.com.
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital
Calhoun Liberty Hospital (CLH) is a private, nonprofit, 10-bed critical access hospital committed to delivering professional, courteous and compassionate care. CLH offers emergency services, primary care, short-term inpatient rehabilitation, and a range of outpatient services. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management
Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhanceserviecapabilitiesandresourcesavailabletoCLH. Formoreinformation,visitCalhounLibertyHospital.com.
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