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Carson City
–Today, Governor Jim Gibbons announced the appointment of three
Nevadans to the Nevada Academy of Health Steering Committee:
Elena “Ellie” Lopez-Bowlan, RN, MSN, APN, of Reno, Cynthia Kiser
Murphey of Las Vegas and Heather Murren, CFA, of Las Vegas.
“The Academy of Health promises a new level of both
effectiveness and efficiency in delivering health care to
Nevadans and the Steering Committee will chart its course,”
said Governor Gibbons. “Ellie Lopez-Bowlan, Cynthia Kiser
Murphey and Heather Murren have the qualifications to provide
leadership on this very important committee.”
Steering Committee Chairman, Senator Joe Heck, D.O.
(R-Henderson, Clark Senate District 5), has proposed Senate Bill
171 to create the Nevada Academy of Health with the mission of
coordinating the state’s efforts to improve health care in
Nevada. The Academy will survey the state’s health resources,
identify needs and potential duplication of services, and will
make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
Senator Heck stated, “The Nevada Academy of Health will be an
unbiased forum that will better focus the efforts of state
government while protecting the interest of health care’s
stakeholders—physicians, educators, insurance companies, and
patients. It’s up to the Steering Committee to mold the
Academy, and I’m convinced these appointees will do an
outstanding job.”
Elena “Ellie” Lopez-Bowlan, RN, MSN, APN, is a family nurse
practitioner with an extensive nursing background who has
received recognition for her work as an advocate for underserved
populations. Cynthia Kiser Murphey is Senior Vice President of
Human Resources for MGM Mirage, where she oversees human
relations, benefits and wellness programs throughout the
corporation. Heather Murren, CFA, is co-founder, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the Nevada Cancer Institute.
Governor Gibbons’ three appointees to the Nevada Academy of
Health Steering Committee join five members previously appointed
by former Governor Kenny Guinn. Governor Guinn’s appointees are
Chairman Heck, Michael Hillerby, Dr. Ikram Khan, Bill Welch and
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Director Mike
Willden.
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