On behalf of the members, board, and staff of the Idaho Hospital Association, I would like to thank individuals and companies that took part in IHA's 78th Annual Convention held October 1-4, 2011 in Sun Valley, Idaho, at the beautiful Sun Valley Resort.

As co-author of In an Instant, which topped the New York Times best-seller list, keynote speaker, Lee Woodruff, recounted her story of a marriage, a family, a crisis and a healing after her husband, ABC's newly appointed co-anchor Bob Woodruff, was severely injuried by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. Woodruff's life changed in an instant. She had to learn to put her own grief aside to care for her four children, as well as her husband, who was pushed close to death by traumatic brain injuries.

Woodruff spoke with extraordinary drama, compelling grace and engaging humor about her own family's incredible experience and how they chose to attack the crisis that befull them, resulting in a life-changing journey of love, healing and miracles.

The 2011 convention was a success and we look forward to seeing you in Sun Valley, October 6-9, 2012, for our 79th Annual Convention for another slate of exceptional speakers addressing timely topics.

Although registration materials will not be available until mid-August 2012, we hope you'll mark your calendars to attend.

Best wishes!

Steven A. Millard
President