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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital names new president and CEO

Maryann L. Reese has accepted an invitation to serve Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) as president and chief executive officer of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville.

She will begin on Jan. 17, 2011. “I look forward to partnering with the community, St. Elizabeth’s Board of Directors, and the colleagues at St. Elizabeth’s and HSHS Division (southern Illinois) to serve Belleville and the surrounding area,” Reese said.

She currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of both St. Vincent Healthcare System in Billings, Mont., and Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, Mont. Both systems are sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.

“We are extremely excited to have Maryann join HSHS and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital,” said Larry P. Schumacher, HSHS interim president and CEO. “Her leadership abilities and success in multiple health care environments will be a great asset in guiding St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in serving the health care needs of the community and furthering our Franciscan healing ministry,” he added.

She began her career as a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. After two years Reese joined Idaho Home Health & Hospice where she served as a case manager registered nurse, then assistant director and ultimately director. Between 1995 and 2002, she served Hospital Corporation of America in a number of roles and locations.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Reese attained an associate’s degree in nursing from Boise State University, a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Graceland University and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in health care administration from Central Michigan University.