Tammy Powell, RNC, MPH, FACHE and President of SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City and Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, received the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) W. Cleveland Rodgers Distinguished Service Award, the OHA’s top award. This award is presented each year to an individual in the hospital or health care industry who has made a substantial contribution of service to the OHA, the profession of health care management and community service. It was presented last week at the OHA’s 105th annual convention.

Powell has more than 30 years of health care leadership experience. A mental health nurse by training, Powell rapidly advanced her career to oversee one of the largest hospitals in Oklahoma. She is a passionate advocate for health care funding and services for Oklahoma residents, especially those who are most vulnerable.

Powell graduated with a Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is a native of Henryetta.

She has served on the OHA board of directors since 2018 and was chair in 2022 and 2023. She has also served on numerous OHA councils, including quality and patient safety, education, finance and information services, advocacy and rural health. She currently serves on the OHA PAC board of trustees and the finance committee.

Powell serves on numerous other community boards including Downtown OKC, Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum, EMSA and Oklahoma City University.

Powell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class XXV, the 2021 Journal Record Woman of the Year Award winner, 2021 OHA Advocacy in Action Award winner, and 2012 OKC Friday Rising Star. She was also named in the 2022 Most Influential Oklahomans list presented by the Journal Record.

-The Oklahoma Hospital Association is the voice of hospitals in Oklahoma. Established in 1919, the OHA represents more than 130 hospitals and health systems across the state. OHA’s primary objective is to promote the health and welfare of all Oklahomans by leading and assisting its member organizations in providing high quality, safe and valued healthcare services to their communities. The OHA also believes hospitals play a vital role in helping to advance the overall state of health for their patients and the public at-large.