With heart disease being the leading cause of death in South Carolina, this award showcases that Cooperative Health is at the forefront of addressing this crisis in the Midlands region. In response, Cooperative Health ensures at least 70 percent of its at-risk patients manage their blood pressure, receive statin therapy, and access tobacco cessation support.
"Cooperative Health's goal is to reduce the number of people who experience premature cardiovascular death and disability, which affects people at the prime of their adult life. Receipt of this badge is a testament that Cooperative Health is making significant gains for our patients and South Carolina," said Chief Medical Officer Eric Schlueter, MD.
Through patient-centered initiatives including routine screenings, care coordination, education programs, and strong partnerships, Cooperative Health improved heart health outcomes for thousands of patients, particularly those who are underserved and at greater risk for chronic conditions.
Cooperative Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Kay Schultz as the Chief Financial Officer. Schultz oversees all aspects of the organization’s financial operations. In her role as CFO, she leads budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, accounting, disbursements, decision support, and revenue cycle functions. Schultz works closely with Cooperative Health’s senior leadership team and Board of Directors to ensure strong financial stewardship and support the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality,
community-focused care.
Schultz brings nearly three decades of financial management experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Her career has focused on strengthening organizational performance through the development of sound financial policies, operational improvements, and effective strategic planning. She is known for her commitment to building efficient financial systems that support long-term stability and growth.
Schultz earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Sterling College and an MBA from Emporia State University. She became a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Kansas in 2000.