St. Mary Medical Center Introduces New President Thomas Salerno ...

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St. Mary Medical Center Introduces New President Thomas Salerno
A CSULB MPA Alum Recognized for Outstanding Hospital Administration
Long Beach, CA -- April 11, 2012 – Dignity Health announced the appointment
of Thomas “Tom” Salerno today as President and Chief Executive Officer of St.
Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. Salerno joins Dignity Health with over 25
years of experience as Chief Executive Officer in California and Arizona
hospitals. Salerno is originally from New Jersey but received his MPA from
California State University, Long Beach.
Salerno has a strong track record for leading successful hospital and healthcare
system financial turnarounds, system operations, construction projects, capital
acquisitions, innovative quality care, safety programs, compliance, and revenue
growth. He has also built positive relationships with boards, medical staffs,
employees and communities throughout his career.
Most recently, Mr. Salerno served as CEO at Anaheim General Hospital where he
was recognized by the Senior Care Humanitarian Association of Southern
California for Outstanding Hospital Administrator of the Year for leadership and
guidance in regaining HFAP Accreditation and CMS Certification. Prior to
serving Anaheim General, Salerno held CEO roles for Hospital Partners of America, Charlotte, NC as well as a
number of hospitals within ORNDA Healthcare/Summit Health LTD in Nashville, TN including St. Luke’s Health
System, Phoenix, AZ; French Hospital/Valley Community Hospital, San Luis Obispo; and Santa Maria, CA; Whittier
Medical Center, Whittier, CA; and Santa Ana Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA. Salerno also served as Regional Vice
President of Province Healthcare, Brentwood, TN.
Salerno is affiliated with the American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals, and serves as
a board member for the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and several Chambers of Commerce. He is also a
Rotarian; a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Bernard Pastoral Council;
and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus member in good standing.
According to Mark Meyers, Dignity Health SVP Operations, Los Angeles Service Area, the selection process for the
president position identified internal and external candidates and Salerno emerged as the one who best fit the needs
of St. Mary Medical Center. “I would like to thank the St. Mary Medical Center staff and the Board, as well as Gail
Daly who served as interim hospital president since November 2011. Daly will return to her leadership role as Vice
President, Chief Operating Officer.
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About St. Mary Medical Center
St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Dignity Health, has provided quality healthcare in Long Beach and the
surrounding area since 1923. With more than 500 physicians, 1,456 employees and 389 patient beds, St. Mary is
committed to providing a unique balance of leading edge technology while ensuring dignity and compassionate care
of body, mind and spirit to the community it serves. For more information, please visit us at
www.stmarymedicalcenter.org.