Ms. VanDort took the reins as CEO of Holland Hospital in January 2024, but she has served as a leader at the hospital for decades. She joined Holland as a staff nurse in 1987, serving in various leadership roles before joining the executive team as vice president of nursing and CNO in 2001. Prior to her most recent promotion, she was serving as president of the hospital and before that, as senior vice president of hospital operations. She is a past winner of the “Michigan Nurse of the Year” award by the Michigan Organization of Nurse Executives.
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Becker's Recognition
Patti VanDorthas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Community Hospital CEOs to Know
Community hospitals are often the unsung heroes in healthcare, and CEOs are tasked with managing the delivery of coordinated and affordable community care. Beyond just acute care, many community hospital CEOs also ensure that patients can access primary care, rehabilitation, public health services and other resources. Executives are responsible for fostering a positive workforce culture, overseeing strategy, expanding service lines and maintaining financial stability.
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