| Chris Fox | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
| Chris Fox has more than 15 years experience in hospital management, and expertise in long-term acute care. A native of Lafayette, La., Chris graduated from Tulane University and holds a master’s degree and license in clinical psychology. As an early pioneer in the LTCH industry, Chris has the expertise necessary to ensure that HealthSouth Hospital provides best care possible to patients requiring our unique services. |
| Kenya Fair | |
| Chief Nursing Officer | |
| Kenya Fair joined HealthSouth Hospital of Houston as a staff nurse in May of 2005. With more than 10 years of nursing and leadership experience, Kenya received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southern University - Baton Rouge and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia. Prior to joining HealthSouth, she served as a nursing leader in various acute care settings including the United States Army Blanchfield Army Hospital, Memorial Hermann, and The Methodist Hospital System. Kenya was appointed chief nursing officer in January 2008. |
| Teddy McKinney | |
| Controller | |
| Teddy McKinney brings more than 30 years of healthcare management expertise to HealthSouth Hospital of Houston. He is a native Texan, graduating from The University of Texas-Arlington with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He has experience in acute care, psychiatric, rehabilitation and has joined us in long-term acute care. He is currently a member of the Gulf Coast Healthcare Financial Association. |
| Jennise Chaffold | |
| Director of Quality and Risk Management | |
| Jennise Chaffold has seven years of experience in the health care field and is a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch with a bachelor’s degree in health information management and a master’s degree in business administration from Texas Women’s University. She also possesses a Six Sigma Black Belt with a focus on eliminating defects in operational processes. Prior to joining HealthSouth, Jennise held leadership positions at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Cigna Healthcare and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She joined the HealthSouth management team in April of 2008. |
| Debra Verrett | |
| Director of Therapy Operations | |
| Debra Verrett has been employed at HealthSouth since 1993. She is trained as respiratory therapist with many years of critical care experience. In January 2007, Debra was promoted to director of clinical services. She has maintained her respiratory licenses and is pursing a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. |
| Dr. Wael Asi | |
| Medical Director | |
| Dr. Asi has been affiliated with HealthSouth Hospital of Houston since its opening in 1989. He is a pulmonologist who specializes in respiratory and sleep disorders. Dr. Asi is a fellow with the American College of Chest Physicians and is Board Certified in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Medicine. |
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