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Welcome Larry Van Der Wege to the KHA Staff Team

Larry Van Der Wege (Dec. 13, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association welcomed Larry Van Der Wege as our new director of regulatory affairs and preparedness earlier this month. With an impressive background as the administrator at Lindsborg Community Hospital, Larry brings a wealth of experience to the KHA team, having previously served as chief operating officer, risk manager, safety director and physical therapist. During his years at the Lindsborg Community Hospital, Larry also served on numerous KHA committees and was on the KHA Board of Directors, serving as chair in 2021.

Larry holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bethany College and a master's in physical therapy from Wichita State University. His extensive knowledge, exceptional communication skills and talent for building strong relationships will be invaluable to the KHA membership. Larry will spend the next month working with Ron Marshall, who joined the KHA staff team in 2014 and will retire on Jan. 31, 2025. Congratulations to both Larry and Ron on these new chapters.
--Chad Austin