Penn State Health, a five-hospital system based in Hershey, Pa., has named Leslyn Williamson, DNP, RN, interim chief nursing executive, effective Oct. 12.
Dr. Williamson is currently president of Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa., and Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa. She will continue serving in these roles while overseeing the system’s nursing strategy, according to a news release.
Dr. Williamson joined Penn State Health in 2022 as regional COO and CNO for the two hospitals before stepping into the president role in October 2025. Previously, she has worked at Schenectady, N.Y.-based Ellis Medicine, New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System, New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health and New York City-based Montefiore Medical Center.
Penn State Health said, “her experience leading change within integrated academic health systems and building strong relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and labor partners will be instrumental as Penn State Health continues to strengthen systemwide collaboration.”
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