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Mayor Paul Finley is a busy person, but he always takes time out to support Madison Hospital. So when I asked him to volunteer on our hospital board, I wasn’t surprised that he quickly said yes. The board is comprised of local business leaders and longtime residents who help ensure that our plans for the future match up with the ever-changing needs of the community. Their commitment of time, energy and experMary Lynne tise helps make your hospital the Wright best that it can be. To help you get to know Mayor President Finley a little better, I asked him Madison Hospital about his family, his views on volunteerism and how Madison Hospital has helped re-shape the city since opening in February 2012. His answers are below. Why do you think it’s important to serve on the board? “Our City of Madison mission statement focuses on improving the quality of life for our residents and community,
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and the pillars of your quality of life are your health and safety. As Mayor, being a part of the board gives me access where I can learn and share information that benefits our community and their quality of life.” Talk a little about your family. “I am the proud father of three boys. Tyler is 29 and works for Teledyne Brown but is contracted to NASA as a payload rack officer working on the International Space Station. Tanner is 25 and works in business development for Iron Mountain Solutions in Research Park. Kyle is 22 and is a registered nurse in the Emergency Room at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.” What has Madison Hospital meant to this community? “While the City of Madison has grown and changed, Madison Hospital has also developed alongside by opening stateof-the-art services and providing more beds for patients. ER staff has seen record numbers even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the last few years, Madison Hospital staff has risen to the challenge of a global pandemic with more grit and courage than we could have ever imagined. The challenging times we all have experienced have proven how vital quality health care is in serving as a city function. “Madison Hospital has also served as an economic driver along Highway 72, attracting restaurants, businesses and
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