The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. Penny Wheeler as program speaker at the meeting Thursday, Jan. 26. Wheeler has been the president and CEO of Allina Health since 2015. This week is also Prospective Member Day at Edina Rotary! All members are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club. Rotary Club of Edina will provide lunch for all prospective members Jan. 26!
 
Penny Wheeler, MD, became the president and chief executive officer of Allina Health in 2015. Setting the overall strategic direction for Allina Health, Dr. Wheeler focuses on ensuring that the organization delivers exceptional care and supports the health and well-being of all those served. Prior to her current role, Dr. Wheeler served as chief clinical officer for nine years, and in 2013, added the role of president.
 
Dr. Wheeler currently serves on the boards of Portico Healthnet, an organization dedicated to helping uninsured Minnesotans receive affordable health coverage and care, the Greater Twin Cities United Way, Health Catalyst, St. Thomas University, and the Minnesota Community Measurement board, a regional health quality collaborative, which she has also served as the Board Chair.   

A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Wheeler served patients at Women's Health Consultants in Minneapolis.
 
Minnesota Business magazine named Dr. Wheeler the 2012 Outstanding Health Care Executive, largely based on her ability to form internal and external care collaboratives that benefit community health. In 2015, Modern Healthcare magazine recognized Dr. Wheeler as one of the top 25 women in health care. In July 2015, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Dr. Wheeler to the Minnesota Taskforce for Health Care Financing. 
 
Allina Health is one of the nation’s leading health systems and was named one of the top five large health systems in the country. The organization is made up of 14 hospitals, 90+ clinics, 26,000+ employees and several related health care service companies including home health, hospice, transportation, medical equipment and retail pharmacy. 
 
This week is also Prospective Member Day at Edina Rotary! All members are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club. Rotary Club of Edina will provide lunch for all prospective members Jan. 26!
 
The Rotary Club of Edina meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome. If you are not a prospective member this week, cost is $20 for lunch and the program ($12 for children). Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted at the front desk. There is a service fee on credit card payments.