Ms. Ross provides leadership for overall operations and financial stewardship of Ascension Seton. She has oversight of operational effectiveness, performance and strategic growth, including continued development of key programs such as cardiovascular care, trauma, women’s services and neurosciences. She has more than 37 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, clinical programs, talent management and quality improvement in national organizations. She joined the system in 2020 as COO, helping the facility expand its OR, catheterization lab and lab services. Prior, she served as executive vice president and COO for St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa.
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