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Trinity Health Names Mathew Abraham President and CEO, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, CA

Trinity Health has announced that Mathew Abraham will lead Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC), Fresno, CA, as President and CEO, effective January 2005. Most recently, Abraham was CEO of the Antelope Valley Healthcare System, Lancaster, CA.

“Mathew is a seasoned healthcare executive who will bring new leadership and vision to Saint Agnes Medical Center,” said Marsha Casey, Trinity Health Executive Vice President – Western Division. “He has held health care senior management positions for over 20 years, almost all of that time in California.”

According to SAMC board and search committee chair, Lowell Carruth, the committee was impressed by his experience in managed care, financial management and his overall leadership abilities. “He has an impressive list of accomplishments at the Antelope Valley system and a deep knowledge of the demanding and competitive California healthcare environment,” Carruth said.

Abraham said he is looking forward to taking the helm at SAMC. “Saint Agnes has an excellent reputation for its commitment to quality and providing faith-based care in the Central Valley.”

Abraham has a MBA from George Washington University, Washington, DC, a Bachelor of Health Service Administration from the Canadian School of Management, Toronto, Canada and a BS degree from the University of Calgary, Canada. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a member of the American Academy of Medical Administrators and a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).