Tricia Benoist, MD, family medicine and obstetrics physician, seated, has signed a contract extension at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. From left: Jeff Gettys, director of office of projects and foundation; Courtney Owens, chief nursing officer; Bill Bridges, director of emergency services; and Linda Pamperien, chief financial officer. Credit: SUBMITTED PHOTO

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