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������ο��Ƶ care administration professional, Gina R. Hawley, is named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for ������ο��Ƶ of Utah ������ο��Ƶ Hospitals and Clinics, effective January 3, 2023.

Dr. Hawley has robust academic health system experience from her previous roles at Oregon ������ο��Ƶ & Science ������ο��Ƶ (OHSU), Johns Hopkins Medicine, and other institutions. She started her career in health care as a nursing assistant, increasing her passion and dedication as she took on more responsibility and leadership. Her most recent position with OHSU was serving as Vice President of Professional & Support ������ο��Ƶ. In that role, she oversaw 14 allied health, clinical program, and service lines, central services, and support services departments.

“I am thrilled for this opportunity to serve at such a highly reputable, strong academic health system with such a talented team,” Hawley said. “I have a passion for learning, teaching, research, and community-based care and am excited about the growth trajectory of U of U ������ο��Ƶ Hospitals and Clinics. I believe I can make an impact in this already impressive organization.”

Dr. Hawley holds a B.S. degree in ������ο��Ƶ Administration and Policy from Creighton ������ο��Ƶ, a Master of ������ο��Ƶcare Administration degree from ������ο��Ƶ of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, and a Doctor of Public ������ο��Ƶ degree from Johns Hopkins ������ο��Ƶ, Bloomberg School of Public ������ο��Ƶ. As an educator, she serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Medicine – Division of Management at OHSU and as an associate guest lecturing and advising students for the Department of ������ο��Ƶ Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins ������ο��Ƶ, Bloomberg School of Public ������ο��Ƶ.

“The search committee was very impressed with Dr. Hawley.” says Fiemu Nwariaku, M.D., chair of the Department of Surgery at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the ������ο��Ƶ of Utah. “Her significant experience collaborating with physicians and department chairs to build high-impact clinical programs that served the mission of the organization felt like the right fit for U of U ������ο��Ƶ. We are excited to welcome her and look forward to supporting her accomplishments here as a visionary system leader and team member.”

The Chief Operating Officer is directly responsible for providing leadership for the operations and execution of key strategies across U of U ������ο��Ƶ Hospitals and Clinics and its related entities. As a member of the senior leadership team, Dr. Hawley will be responsible for ensuring that the organization achieves the highest levels of quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and financial performance through a commitment to operational efficiency across the entire patient care platform.

“Dr. Hawley will be a key member of U of U ������ο��Ƶ and will be critical in advancing our mission and ongoing connection with our community,” said Dan Lundergan, Chief Executive Officer, ������ο��Ƶ of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. “I’m excited she is bringing her leadership, enthusiasm, and expertise here to help lead our incredible teams.”

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