Hood Memorial Hospital
Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting
August 26, 2025
Regular Session Minutes
The Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of Tangipahoa Parish met on
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the administrative office of the CEO.
Members Present:
Charles Guzzardo
John Smith
Robbie Lee
Randy Bracy
Raymond Cutrer
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Mike Whittington, CEO
Michael Magee, CFO
Whitney Jones
Brad Stevens
Todd Acosta, CNO
Samantha Brumfield
Alison Martin
Cheri Ellzey
Rachel Artigues
Call to Order
With a quorum present, the Chairman, Charles Guzzardo, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Approval of Minutes:
The following meeting minutes were presented for approval:
1. Board of Commissioners Regular Session Minutes: July 15, 2025
2. Board of Commissioners Executive Session Minutes: July 15, 2025
Upon a motion by John Smith, seconded by Raymond Cutrer, and unanimously passed, the
minutes were approved as follows:
1. Board of Commissioners Regular Session Minutes: July 15, 2025
2. Board of Commissioners Executive Session Minutes: July 15, 2025
Administrative and Management Reports
1) Recognitions & Awards: Mike Whittington, CEO, acknowledged the outstanding
achievements of the following employees:
a) Allison Martin has earned the designation of CPCS Certified Provider Credentialing
Specialist.
b) Cheri Ellzey has achieved the title of CHAM Certified Healthcare Access Manager.
2) Professional Development and Community Engagement Report: Mike Whittington,
CEO, presented and reviewed an overview of activities and initiatives carried out by the
leadership team for July 2025.
3) Board of Commissioners (BOC) Calendar: Mike Whittington, CEO, provided the Board
with key conference dates and highlighted significant events to assist with board planning.
4) Quality/Compliance: Todd Acosta, CNO, reviewed the Quality Assurance Performance
Improvement Report for July 2025.
Financial Review
Michael Magee, CFO, provided the Board with the Financial Report for July 2025. The Board
reviewed:
Balance Sheet Statistics
Income Statement Statistics
Revenue Cycle Statistics
Upon a motion by Randy Bracy, seconded by Raymond Cutrer, and unanimously passed,
the Financial Report for June 2025.
New Business
Capital
a) Mike Whittington, CEO, presented a proposal for the acquisition of a Helmer Scientific
pharmacy refrigerator through the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
Upon a motion by Robbie Lee, seconded by Raymond Cutrer, the purchase of the
Helmer pharmacy refrigerator was approved.
b) Mike Whittington, CEO, presented a proposal for the purchase of an Optec Display sign
for West Oak Family Clinic.
Upon a motion by Robbie Lee, seconded by Raymond Cutrer, the purchase of the
Optec digital display sign was approved.
c) Mike Whittington, CEO, presented and reviewed a quote from MidSouth Crawlspace
Solutions for the encapsulation of West Oak Family Clinic.
Upon a motion by Robbie Lee, seconded by Raymond Cutrer, the quote to
encapsulate West Oak Family Clinic was approved.
Executive Session
Upon a motion by Raymond Cutrer, seconded by John Smith, and unanimously passed, to
convene to Executive Session.
Regular Session
Upon a motion by Raymond Cutrer, seconded by Robbie Lee, and unanimously passed, the
board reconvened to Regular Session.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting date of the Board of Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, September 30,
2025, at 8:00 a.m.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon a motion by Randy Bracy, seconded by Raymond Cutrer,
and unanimously passed to adjourn the Board of Commissioners' monthly meeting.
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Charles Guzzardo, Chairman Raymond Cutrer, Secretary