Lone Star Circle of Care names new officers

Lone Star Circle of Care names new officers

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 23 February 2009

Lone Star Circle of Care, a nonprofit community health center operating nine clinics in Central Texas, has hired a new chief medical officer and a new chief operating officer for clinical systems.

Dr. Scott Nicklebur joins LSCC as chief medical officer, where he will oversee the organization's network of medical providers across all service lines and clinic locations. Before coming to LSCC, Nicklebur oversaw the creation of the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. David's Georgetown Hospital and led the department as assistant director for more than two years. He is board certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine.

Incoming Chief Operating Officer of Clinical Systems Maureen Polivka is responsible for the operations management of LSCC's clinics, focusing on improving efficiency and effectiveness of care and patient satisfaction. Polivka comes to LSCC from St. David's Georgetown Hospital, where she was director of women's services for six years and also acted as interim chief nursing officer in 2008. In addition to being a registered nurse and a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, Polivka holds a law degree from George Washington University and is accredited by the Virginia State Bar Association.

Call 868-1124 or visit www.lscctx.org.