Trinity Health Of New England appointed new chief medical officers and chief nursing officers across Saint Francis Hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital.
Husnain Kermalli, MD, MS, is chief medical officer of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. He most recently served as chief medical officer at Saint Mary’s Hospital, a role he held since 2021.
Robert Roose, MD, MPH, president of acute care at Trinity Health Of New England, said: “Dr. Kermalli’s commitment to excellence in patient care and his collaborative leadership style have made a meaningful impact across our organization. His experience and vision will help advance our efforts to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care throughout Saint Francis and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital.”
Asha Dhamija, MD, MPH, CHCQM, takes the role of chief medical officer at Saint Mary’s Hospital effective November 9. She has been chief medical officer at Johnson Memorial Hospital since 2020 and will continue those responsibilities while taking on the new role.
Shawna Edwards, DNP, RN, becomes chief nursing officer for Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital on November 23. She has been chief nursing officer at Saint Mary’s for several years.
Zina Ruban, DNP, RN-BC, will serve as interim chief nursing officer at Saint Mary’s. Steven Hanks, MD, MMM, FACPM, FFSMB, is president and CEO of Trinity Health Of New England.
“These leadership appointments reflect the depth of talent within our organization and our continued commitment to developing exceptional leaders,” Hanks said. “Each of these individuals brings a proven record of advancing quality, strengthening culture, supporting colleagues and improving organizational performance. Together, they will help ensure we continue delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.”
Edwards’ expertise includes nursing professional development, evidence-based practice, LEAN methodologies and patient experience improvement. She established the Graduate Nursing Residency Program at Saint Mary’s.
