Hartford, Conn.-based Trinity Health of New England has named new chief medical officers and nursing leaders across three of its Connecticut hospitals.
Four leadership changes to know:
1. Husnain Kermalli, MD, is the new CMO of St. Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, which are both based in Hartford, Conn. Dr. Kermalli had served as CMO of St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn., since 2021. He previously was associate director of the hospitalist program at St. Francis.
2. Asha Dhamija, MD, will succeed Dr. Kermalli as CMO of St. Mary’s, effective Nov. 9. Dr. Dhamija has been CMO of Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, Conn., since 2020. She will keep that role while taking on the St. Mary’s post, holding both CMO titles.
3. Shawna Edwards, DNP, RN, was named CNO of St. Francis and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, effective Nov. 23. Dr. Edwards is CNO of Saint Mary’s, where she established the hospital’s graduate nursing residency program. She previously served as director of nursing professional practice and innovation.
4. Zina Ruban, DNP, RN-BC, will serve as interim CNO of St. Mary’s. Her appointment fills the role Dr. Edwards is leaving as the system continues to build out the hospital’s leadership team.
Trinity Health of New England is a member of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health. It operates hospitals and physician practices in Hartford, Waterbury and Stafford Springs, Conn., and Springfield, Mass.
