Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) Managing Director Beverly M. Finley recently announced her retirement after a decade with Stanislaus County. Finley was the Chief Executive Officer of the Stanislaus Medical Center (formerly Scenic General Hospital) from 1990-1997 and Managing Director of the Health Services Agency from 1994 to the present. She also held senior administrative positions with the former Scenic General Hospital from 1975-1983.

"Bev Finley will be sorely missed. She has been a tenacious advocate for community health care in Stanislaus County. Whenever public health was debated, you knew Bev Finley always stood first for patient's health care access and the community. She truly represents the best in public service," stated Congressman Gary Condit. Duane Bauner, President of the California Healthcare Association believe Fnley's leadership will be missed. "I would say that Bev Finley has been a giant in the healthcare community in California. She has exhibited extraordinary leadership in Stanislaus County and at the regional, state and federal levels. Her contributions will continue to be felt for many years. It has been a pleasure to work with such an accomplished healthcare professional," Dauner explained.

Reprinted by permission of Modesto Progress.