Lynn Bowers, M.D.
Our Tribute To A Compassionate Physician and Visionary Leader
Lynn Bowers, MD, Chairman of Suburban’s Board of Directors, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 after a tireless battle with cancer that spanned many years.
A true Renaissance man, Lynn was a compassionate physician, a visionary leader, consummate jokester and story teller, gourmet cook, avid gardener and loyal friend.
He worked tirelessly for SHO since its inception in 1994 when he became our first, and only, Board Chairman until his recent death. During his time with SHO, Lynn also served as President and CEO of the Suburban Physician Organization and was instrumental in the creation of the SHO Risk Retention Group.
Lynn’s vision helped to propel Suburban from a fledgling collaboration among our owner hospitals to a true partnership among our hospitals and physicians dedicated to improving quality and safety for the patients in the communities we serve.
His visionary ideas and passion for improving medical care always prodded us to think beyond what we were doing now to what we could be doing in the future. His quick wit not only kept us entertained but was a powerful tool in deflecting tensions that sometimes arose when conflicting viewpoints were being discussed. |
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Lynn’s long battle with cancer was a difficult journey for him and his family. But how he dealt with it was an inspiration to us all. He always looked to the future, kept working towards his goals and continued to enjoy life to the fullest.
No one will be able to take Lynn’s place in our hearts and minds, but his legacies and contributions to SHO will live on and serve as a reminder of how one man’s passion and dedication can make a difference for us all.
Memorial donations may be made to the Henry County Hospital Foundation for the Dr. Lynn Bowers Scholarship Fund, to Henry County Pregnancy Care Center, to CRADLES, and to St. Anne's Rebuild My Church Fund.
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