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Executive Interview with Venita Abanaka

Venita Abanaka, the Director of Acute Care and Oncology at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, is dedicated to serving the underserved in a nearly thousand-bed hospital system. She is focused on redesigning acute care and clinical pharmacy, with an emphasis on automation and networking with vendors and colleagues. Venita values building the next generation of leaders and promotes a culture of servant leadership within her team. Despite challenges like fluid shortages, she views problems as opportunities and maintains a positive relationship with Health Connect Partners. 

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