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Kathy Parrinello, RN, PhD

President and CEO

Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals

Rochester, NY

Dr. Parrinello brings a combination of clinical expertise and executive leadership to her role within the University of Rochester Medical Center. A former nurse, she leverages her bedside experience to guide strategic decisions that prioritize patient care while advancing systemwide operational excellence. Over her tenure, Dr. Parrinello has led transformative efforts to expand access through community-based programs and managed care integration across nine hospitals in the UR Medicine system. Her leadership has been central to Strong Memorial’s continued recognition, including Magnet Hospital recertification and multiple Joint Commission certifications for specialized care.

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