The details
The announcement follows the departure of Mario Garner, who is transitioning to a new leadership role in Arizona under the CommonSpirit Health system, which also owns St. Luke's - The Vintage Hospital. Ortega previously served as vice president of the Gulf Coast Division of HCA Healthcare and as chief executive officer of The Women's Hospital of Texas, the release states. Ortega will formally take over as president starting Oct. 13, according to the release.
In their words
“I am honored to join St. Luke’s Health–The Vintage Hospital and work alongside such a talented team of physicians, colleagues, and leaders,” Ortega said. “This hospital has an outstanding reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care, and I look forward to building on that legacy while advancing growth, innovation, and community partnerships that strengthen the health of the patients and families we serve.”
"This appointment is critical to our ongoing commitment to quality care and operational excellence," Michael Lawson, Houston market president of St. Luke’s Health, said. "Elizabeth's proven leadership will support our strategic objectives and benefit our patients, communities, and teams."
