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William G. Flaig

Class of 1967
Inducted September 30, 2016

Education:                                                                                                                            william-flaig-bw

  • Jefferson High School, 1967
  • Moorhead State, B.A. Business and Economics, 1971
  • Concordia College, Healthcare Administration, 1971
  • University of Minnesota, Master Degree Healthcare Administration, 1979

Accomplishments/Work History:

  • CEO, Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria MN, 1983-2011
  • Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals Award, Douglas County Hospital, 2001 and 2008
  • Chairman, Minnesota Hospital Association Board, 1990
  • Member, Minnesota Hospital Association Board of Directors, 1988-1994
  • Distinguished Service Award, Minnesota Hospital Association, 1994
  • Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Alexandria Eagles Club, 2002
  • State’s Appointee, Rural Health Advisory Committee
  • Delegate, House of Delegates, Regional Policy Board 6, American Hospital Association
  • Associate Administrator, Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria MN, 1973-1980
  • Fellow, American College of Hospital Administrators
  • Board of Directors – Alexandria Community Foundation, Alexandria Education Foundation, Alexandria Habitat for Humanity, Alexandria Technical College Foundation, Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, United Way
  • Committee Member, Alexandria Star City Task Force
  • Board of Directors, Rural Health Alliance
  • Board of Directors, Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership
  • Adjunct Faculty, Preceptor, Lecturer, U of M and Concordia College Programs in Hospital Administration, 1985-1988

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