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Bay Area Regional Medical Center to Experience Leadership Change After two and a half years as chief executive officer of Bay Area Regional Medical Center, Tim Schmidt, has made the tough decision to step down and focus on his health. Schmidt has battled cancer during his tenure as CEO. “It’s with mixed emotions that I step down as CEO,” said Schmidt. “It has been a pleasure and privilege to lead Bay Area Regional. Bay Area Regional is a strong organization with dedicated board members, staff and physicians. I am proud of what we have accomplished over the last few years and know the hospital’s success will continue long into the future.” During his tenure, Schmidt’s leadership led to the development and implementation of many new programs and accreditations, some the first available in the Houston Bay Area, including a first accreditation in the highest level Chest Pain Center, Center of Excellence for Hidden Scar Breast Surgery, Comprehensive Center Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery, as well as making Bay Area Regional the first hospital in the area to introduce the non- surgical gastric balloon procedure. In addition, Schmidt brought advanced technology and physicians to the market such as the WATCHMAN device for non-valvular atrial fibrillation, a cardiac ablation procedure for heart arrhythmia using the high-resolution 3D mapping system called Rhythmia Mapping System, and a partnership with UTHealth Physicians for cardiovascular surgery. He also led the expansion efforts of the emergency room, heart and vascular center, operating rooms, and three new floors of Medical-Surgical and ICU rooms. 42 MOMENTUM / May 2017 “Tim’s leadership has been tremendous and we respect his decision to focus on his health,” said Monzer Hourani, CEO of Medistar Corporation. “He has been instrumental in the growth and success of Bay Area Regional and provided strong and visionary leadership. He will be sincerely missed and we wish him the best in his future.” Beginning April 10, Stephen K. Jones, Jr. will assume the role of CEO. Jones is an accomplished and seasoned leader with 17 years of hospital CEO experience.