Dale J. Anderson named Senior Vice President of Care Services

April 11, 2007

Hope Hospice President and CEO Samira K. Beckwith today announced the appointment of Dale J. Anderson as Senior Vice President of Care Services for Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties, effective May 7, 2007.

Anderson has been a health care administrator for more than 30 years, and has a history of improving heath care in central Florida. Most recently he served as Executive Director of the Central Florida Physicians Alliance in Lakeland, where he managed a growing independent practice association of 190 physicians.

He has also served as Executive Director of LifePath Hospice. As Chief Administrative Officer at Watson Clinic in Lakeland, Anderson greatly increased the number of physicians and service locations. Active in the community, he is Vice Chair of the Polk Health Care Alliance. Anderson is a Certified Hospice Administrator and Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives.

“Dale will be tremendous asset to the entire community in his new role,” Beckwith said. “With his extensive experience and skills, particularly in hospice, the people of central Florida will have greater access to the highest quality of care.”

Hope Hospice serves patients throughout southwest and central Florida, including Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties, with offices in Lakeland and Sebring.