AHA Recognizes Dr. Melinda Estes with Highest Honor
(May 16, 2025) – Last week, the American Hospital Association presented its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Melinda Estes, MD, the former president and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System based in Kansas City, MO. Estes received the 2025 award during a ceremony held May 5 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC.
Estes retired at the end of 2023 as president and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System, wrapping up a nearly 35-year career in health care leadership. She was the AHA board chair in 2020 and served on several AHA committees.
The Kansas Hospital Association congratulates her on receiving this prestigious award.
--Cindy Samuelson