Named CEO in 2015, Ms. Ophaug leads the 353-bed Banner Estrella Medical Center, which serves over 82,000 patients a year in its emergency department and delivers over 5,400 babies annually. Its robust women’s health program includes a level 3 high risk obstetric and neonatal service. The largest hospital in West Phoenix, it is nearing the completion of a $35 million expansion that includes advanced, state-of-the-art surgical, cardiovascular and obstetrical care services. The ever-expanding cardiology program’s structural heart program has recently added the inclusion of left atrial appendage procedures to support the growing needs of the community. In collaboration with Banner Medical Group, Banner Estrella launched a primary care and orthopedic practice in Goodyear, Ariz. last fall, with intent to expand into cardiology this year. The bariatric program remains certified by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, making Banner Estrella a destination for bariatric surgeries. Just recently, the hospital earned its third Magnet hospital designation from American Nurses Credentialing Center, signaling their unwavering commitment to clinically excellent care. In her 25 years with the Phoenix-based Banner Health system, Ms. Ophaug has served in a variety of leadership roles, including as hospital administrator at other Banner Health medical centers. Ms. Ophaug also serves on the Arizona March of Dimes advisory board, is a board officer with WESTMARC and was named to the Grand Canyon University alumni hall of fame.
