DAYTON – Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire was recognized as a 2017 Community Star for Rural Healthcare by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Healthcare (NOSORH). McGuire was nominated by Pat Justis from the Washington State Department of Public Health who said, "he brings a clear and cogent voice to the discussion with innovative ideas and a hopeful attitude."

A portion of McGuire's biography as listed in the NOSORH 2017 Community Stars publication reads:

"Shane takes his leadership role to heart and has a genuine and personal interest in improving the ov...