DR . TODD STRUMWASSER PRESIDENT COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION
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Dignity Health expands role of Northern California Division president
Dignity Health , one of the region ’ s leading health care providers committed to delivering high-quality , compassionate care , recently expanded the role of Dr . Todd Strumwasser as president of parent company CommonSpirit Health ’ s Northern California Division to include the Greater Sacramento Market . Dr . Strumwasser joined Dignity Health in 2015 as senior vice president of operations in the Bay Area and now provides leadership for 13 Dignity Health hospitals and ancillary facilities in the Bay Area , Greater Sacramento region and the North State from Red Bluff to Mt . Shasta .
“ I am honored to have the opportunity to expand my leadership in Dignity Health to now include the Sacramento region ,” Dr . Strumwasser says . “ I am also excited to continue building upon the high-quality services and care we provide our patients . From the region ’ s most comprehensive cardiovascular program at Mercy General Hospital to the top neurological care provided at Mercy San Juan Medical Center , Dignity Health continues to lead the way now and into the future .”
Prior to joining Dignity Health , Dr . Strumwasser served as the chief executive of Swedish Health Services in Seattle . A board-certified anesthesiologist , Dr . Strumwasser received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals , where he also served as chief resident . Throughout his career , Dr . Strumwasser ’ s highest priority has been to improve safety practices and patient experience .
“ This year has challenged health care systems in ways we ’ ve never experienced ,” says Edmundo Castañeda , Mercy General Hospital and Woodland Memorial Hospital president . “ Dr . Strumwasser ’ s strategic and compassionate leadership comes at the perfect time as we emerge from the pandemic and navigate a new and exciting path forward . I am grateful and encouraged by his commitment to helping Dignity Health shape the future of health care delivery for Northern Californians .”
“ Dr . Strumwasser is well-positioned to help coordinate the delivery of innovative care , scale clinical best practices and pursue growth opportunities that help us have an even greater impact in the communities we serve .”
— Marvin O ’ Quinn President & COO CommonSpirit Health
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