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In a health care career spanning two decades, Tim Schmidt has served as the CEO of hospitals in Texas, Illinois, and New Mexico. From 2009 to 2014, he was CEO of Laredo Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Laredo, Texas. Under Tim Schmidt’s leadership, the hospital made significant improvements to delivery of care and became the first Laredo hospital to offer digital mammography and bariatric surgery. For four years in a row, the hospital also earned the Excellence Through Insight Award for Overall Employee Satisfaction. Most recently, Tim Schmidt served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Sparks Health, a unit of Community Health Systems, where he worked on implementing a culture of safety. His professional success draws upon a strong educational background including a Masters of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University. Outside his professional responsibilities, Tim Schmidt enjoys traveling with his wife. The two have made domestic travels throughout the United States including visits to presidential libraries.

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Amarillo Habitat for Humanity Funds Work through ReStore

A longtime CEO in the health care industry, Tim Schmidt has worked for such facilities as Laredo Medical Center and Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Concurrent to his work as a CEO, Tim Schmidt has supported a number of charitable organizations, including the Amarillo division of Habitat for Humanity. Over the last 36 years, Amarillo Habitat for Humanity has helped provide affordable housing to those in need. One of the ways in which the organization funds this charitable work is through the Amarillo ReStore, which collects item donations of everything from furnishings to home maintenance supplies. Community members may either drop off their items at the facility or arrange for store workers to pick them up. Under the leadership of local Habitat for Humanity members, the Amarillo ReStore then sells the donated items at up to 90 percent less than the standard retail price. All proceeds from this store benefit Habitat and its work throughout the local community. Like many other nonprofits, the ReStore could not operate if not for the assistance of its volunteers. These individuals play a vital role in all aspects of the business, including restocking, providing customer service, and accepting donations.

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Rotary International and UN Celebrate at Annual Meeting

Tim Schmidt was most recently the CEO of Laredo Medical Center, where he oversaw daily operations and supervised a medical staff of 190 employees. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Heartland Regional Medical Center. Outside of work, Tim Schmidt is involved in Rotary International. Rotary International started as the Rotary Club in Chicago, Illinois, in 1905. Rotary Clubs are spread across six continents, including the countries of Japan, Austria, and Spain. Notable club members have included U.S. President Warren G. Harding and the co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Charles Mayo. On November 12, 2016, Rotary International teamed up with the United Nations at its annual meeting to celebrate their work together. The theme of this meeting was Responsible Business, Resilient Societies. During the gathering, the Rotary focused on how its network of business leaders can assist countries and communities in becoming more self-sufficient. Some of the speakers at the event were UNICEF polio chief Reza Houssaini and UN Under Secretary-General Kim Won-soo.

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March of Dimes Releases Study of Medicaid/Preterm Birth Connection

Tim Schmidt is an experienced CEO and healthcare administrator with over three decades of experience in the field. Outside of his professional life Tim Schmidt supports several charitable organizations, such as the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes recently reported the results of a study conducted at George Washington University comparing insurance coverage of preterm births. In its findings, researchers observed that Medicaid tended to cover a larger number of these births than most private insurance coverage plans. The results were recently published in the Journal of Children and Poverty. Researchers extrapolated data from births over a four-year period (2010-2013) which paralleled the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Over this time period, Medicaid covered 6.7 percent more preterm births (48.8 percent) compared to private insurance, which only covered 42.1 percent. What makes these statistics especially significant is that private insurance still covered more births in total compared to Medicaid. Researchers suggest that approximately $26 billion is spent each year by Medicaid covering preterm birth procedures. In examining the data, the study’s authors believe there is an opportunity for development of treatments to reduce the preterm birth rate, and consequently lower costs to Medicaid. The authors of the study concluded that more research needs to be conducted to determine the exact nature of the correlation between preterm birth and individuals receiving Medicaid.

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Amarillo Habitat for Humanity Works with Owners to Create Housing

An accomplished turn-around CEO at several hospitals, Tim Schmidt today serves in a leadership capacity at the Bay Area Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Previously, Tim Schmidt headed Sparks Health System in Arkansas as the interim CEO. In his private life, he supports organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Following the parent organization’s mandate of building affordable housing, the Amarillo chapter of Habitat for Humanity has constructed over 100 three- to five-bedroom homes working alongside the prospective owners. A refugee family from Thailand recently moved into the group’s 104th home. Win Naing and Moo Day and their four children had lived in substandard and overcrowded housing since arriving in the United States in 2007. In addition to their own home, they spent 500 hours building other houses. They also took 30 classes on topics ranging from basic finances to essential maintenance skills. The project was part of Habitat’s Women Build program. While 50 percent of Habitat volunteers are female, only 15 percent of construction site workers are. The program allows women to learn new trades, enlarge their skill sets, and make contributions to Habitat’s mission.

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Ways to Help the High Plains Food Bank

Tim Schmidt has years of experience as a CEO for several companies, including Laredo Medical Center and Scenic Mountain Medical Center.  He currently serves as vice president of health-care operations at Bay Area Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Outside of work, Tim Schmidt enjoys volunteering and contributes to food banks in Amarillo. Located in Amarillo, Texas, the High Plains Food Bank is a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating hunger in the Texas Panhandle. The organization relies on the community to fulfill this mission and ask local residents to participate and give in any way they can. There are three main ways for community members to get involved. First, the food bank is always looking for volunteers who can help in the garden, in the product recovery warehouse, or in the Kids Cafe. Individuals who wish to support the organization but who have time constraints can donate money. Every donated dollar helps to end hunger. Finally, the food bank encourages supporters to educate themselves and their fellow community members. The High Plains Food Bank offers classes on food budgeting, nutrition, and food preparation and preservation.                             

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Visiting Italy: A Note on Regional Cuisines

Tim Schmidt currently serves as chief administrative officer and vice president of health-care operations with the Bay Area Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Previously, he functioned as CEO of Laredo Medical Center  When he’s not working, Tim Schmidt enjoys traveling to Italy and sampling the local cuisine. Italian cuisine is well known and well regarded all around the globe. In fact, many travelers journey to Italy for the food. However, Italian cuisine is also regional, meaning that different parts of the country specialize in different cuisines. Here are some regional tips: Northern Italy: Because it is in the mountains and at a colder altitude, Northern Italy boasts a cuisine that is richer and creamier than the food found in other regions of the country. Common fare includes risotto and polenta as well as meat preparations that draw inspiration from German and French cuisine. Central Italy: Home to the famous Tuscany region, Central Italy is noted for its steaks, which come from local Maremma cows. Other popular Central Italy fare includes black truffles, young cheese, and a number of pasta preparations. Southern Italy: Even further down the boot you’ll find more traditional Mediterranean dishes, including a wide variety of pasta, olive oils, and vegetables. Naples is the birthplace of pizza, and Campania is the birthplace of the famous mozzarella cheese.