Mr. Wicklund brings more than 25 years of senior-level healthcare experience to the role, according to an Oct. 18 news release shared with Becker’s.
Most recently, he helmed Lutheran Medical Center, part of Denver-based SCL Health.
Mr. Wicklund now oversees five hospitals: Christus Santa Rosa Hospitals Westover Hills, Alamo Heights, Medical Center, New Braunfels, and San Marcos. He takes over for Stephanie Parker, who served as CEO since 2020.
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