PHILADELPHIA, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to name Mary Beth Esposito-Herr, Ph.D,
to the position of Chief Nursing Officer. The appointment follows an
extensive national search.
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Before coming to Children's Hospital, Esposito-Herr served as the Vice
President of Patient Care services at the University of Maryland Medical
Center, where she also held a joint appointment in the University's School
of Nursing. Prior to her position at Maryland, she spent seven years at
Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in roles
ranging from Director of Patient Care Services, Director of Emergency
Nursing and Nurse Manager for Pediatric Intensive Care.
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Mary Beth. Nationally known
for her rich experience in leading pediatric nursing through transition and
growth, she is ideally suited to help shape the future of The Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia," says Madeline Bell, executive vice president and
chief operating officer of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "I know
she will be a terrific addition to our team."
Esposito-Herr earned her Ph.D from the University of Rhode Island and
her MS in Nursing from Boston College. In addition to her academic
appointment at the University Of Maryland School of Nursing, Esposito-Herr
has held academic appointments at Yale University and University of Rhode
Island nursing schools.
Esposito-Herr brings an extensive skill set to this leadership position
at Children's Hospital. As the Chief Nursing Officer, she will be
responsible for advancing nursing and respiratory practice and leading
increased nursing research all while supporting Children's Hospital's
commitment to outstanding patient care.
To arrange interviews with Mary Beth Esposito-Herr please contact
Ashley Moore at 267-426-6071 or moorea1@email.chop.edu.
About The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: The Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric
hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional
patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare
professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's
Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children
worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the
country, ranking third in National Institutes of Health funding. In
addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have
brought the 430-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children
and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
SOURCE The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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