The one to count on

Lisa Simon, Wheeling

Treasurer and chief financial officer of Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center

MAKING SENSE

“I always enjoyed counting money. No lie, I was wee little, and I would track my coins and put a date on it, and from an early age, I just loved math. So my parents would always say, ‘You should be an accountant.’ We’re all a product of somebody: My mother was wonderful, and my sister is wonderful, and my grandmother, and female mentors that I’ve had in my life.”

ACCOUNTING FOR EVERYTHING

“Everything’s a big puzzle, with good people, good care, good outcomes, good fiscal responsibility. It’s a thing of beauty.”

CRITICAL ACCESSIBILITY

“It’s critical that rural communities have access to providers. If you look at Preston County: It’s a huge footprint of a county, but it’s got one hospital in it. Folks shouldn’t have to fly in a helicopter unless it’s critical care that they need. Folks should be able to walk out of their house, ride their bike, hop in a car, and see their doctor that they know and respect.” MY

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