SEYMOUR, Ind. – The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) recently named Dr. Eric Fish, President and CEO of Schneck Medical Center, as its inaugural Advocate of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership and commitment to legislative advocacy on behalf of Indiana hospitals and the patients they serve.
Scott B. Tittle, President of IHA, added, “It’s only fitting that the inaugural Advocate of the Year Award should go to Dr. Fish, who has served IHA in many capacities over the years and is highly respected by members of the Indiana General Assembly. We honor and thank him for his leadership of Schneck Medical Center and his tireless service advocating for Hoosier patients across the state.”
Dr. Fish expressed gratitude for the honor, stating, “I’m deeply grateful to the Indiana Hospital Association for entrusting me to represent IHA and its members at the state level. Advocacy is a responsibility I don’t take lightly, and it’s been a privilege to help advance the issues that matter most to our hospitals and communities.”
He also acknowledged the support of the Schneck Board of Trustees: “Your encouragement has allowed me to devote time to these important efforts, even amid the many obligations we all share in serving our patients and communities. This award is a reflection of what we can accomplish together—and I’m proud to be part of that work.”
The Advocate of the Year Award was created to recognize a hospital leader who demonstrates exceptional commitment to public policy and advocacy efforts that strengthen Indiana’s health care system.
