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President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network Announces Transition

Arturo Polizzi, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network, has shared that he plans to transition out of his Chief Executive role next month and return to ProMedica to be closer to his family.

10/23/2020

Arturo Polizzi, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network, has shared that he plans to transition out of his Chief Executive role next month and return to ProMedica to be closer to his family.

“Arturo has been an asset to The Christ Hospital during his time here,” says Jeb Head, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Health Network Board. “His exemplary leadership has enabled the network to grow in its mission of serving the community with excellent care all while navigating a global pandemic. I am confident that the work he accomplished, and the strategic initiatives he set in motion, will carry The Christ Hospital forward into the future. We cannot thank him enough for his service and wish him well.”

During Arturo’s tenure, The Christ Hospital received a multitude of national awards for clinical excellence and patient experience. Among others, it was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Cincinnati Region’s #1 hospital for the fifth and sixth consecutive years and was awarded Magnet recognition for demonstrating the highest quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in nursing for the third time.

Effective November 16, 2020 Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Debbie Hayes, will take on the role of interim CEO. “Debbie’s successful track record of 33 years at The Christ Hospital, beginning as a nurse and working her way up to her most recent leadership position as Chief Operating Officer, equips her well for these new responsibilities,” remarked Head. “Additionally, Debbie is recognized and highly respected in the community for her work with several nonprofits including United Way, ArtsWave, The American Heart Association and LifeCenter.”

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with six ambulatory centers and dozens of offices conveniently located throughout the region. More than 1,200 talented physicians and more than 6,000 dedicated team members support the Network. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The Network has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and awarded Healthgrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for being in the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience. The Christ Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves.

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