THE VALUED VOICE

Fort HealthCare President and CEO Mike Wallace will retire at the end of this year. Wallace has been with Fort HealthCare since 2006 and will continue in an advisory role for the next year. Under his leadership, Fort HealthCare has received several recognitions, such as Top Workplace from the Journal Sentinel, Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center, and a 5-Star rating from CMS.
 
Wallace has been active with WHA for more than a decade, including participating on numerous WHA councils and committees. He has served on the WHA Board of Directors since 2011 and was chair in 2016. Wallace was honored with WHA’s Advocacy All-Star Award in 2018 and the prestigious Distinguished Service Award by WHA last year.
 
When asked about what he is most proud of, Wallace said, “The people. We have a strong culture at Fort HealthCare that has allowed us to make a difference in the health of Jefferson County. Any recognition or successes we’ve had are a direct reflection of everyone who makes Fort HealthCare what it is—the board, the providers, the staff and the community. We have a strong management team and Dr. Anderson is uniquely positioned to lead FHC over the next decade.” He added, “Fort HealthCare has been the joy of my professional career. I’m fortunate that my family and I found our way to Fort Atkinson! I look forward to staying involved with the community.”
 
Michael Anderson, MD, will transition to president and chief executive officer in January 2023 when Wallace retires. Anderson has held numerous positions within Fort HealthCare since 2003 in addition to his role as an otolaryngologist at the Fort HealthCare ENT clinic. Besides chief of surgery, medical director of perioperative services and chief of staff, he has also served on the Fort HealthCare Board of Directors for nine years and most recently held the position of senior vice president, medical affairs, and chief medical officer.