Mr. Grate serves as president of the 180-bed SSM Health St. Clare Hospital, where he has strengthened patient safety, expanded specialty services and built a culture of high staff engagement. Through $3 million in safety improvements and strategic service investments, including a cardiac catheterization lab and Da Vinci robotic surgery, Mr. Grate has significantly enhanced care delivery. His leadership has brought top-tier recognition in stroke and cardiac care, including multiple American Heart Association awards and The Joint Commission designations. Beyond operations, he serves as executive sponsor of neurosciences for SSM Health’s St. Louis region and sits on several community boards, including United Services for Children and TASK Stl.
