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Trinity Health Announces Selection of New CEO

NOVI, MI (November 11, 2004) – Trinity Health announced today the selection of Joseph R. Swedish as President and CEO, effective on January 1, 2005. This announcement concludes a search process begun in March 2004 when the current President and CEO, Judy Pelham, announced her plans to retire by year’s end. Mr. Swedish, 53, has 30 years in health care management experience. Since 1999, he has been President and CEO at Centura Health, the largest health care system in Colorado. Trinity Health is a 45-hospital Catholic, not-for-profit health system based in Novi, Mich.

Announcing the decision, William Kreykes, Chair of the Trinity Health Board of Directors, said, “The Board search committee was impressed with Joe’s outstanding experience and his strong, faith-based leadership. He will bring to Trinity Health an ability to continue building on our success over the past four years, coupled with the drive to position Trinity Health for future growth and opportunity. I believe he can capitalize on the strong foundation we have built and take our organization to the next level in national health care delivery leadership.”

Commenting on his decision to accept this new role, Mr. Swedish said, "I am enthusiastic about having the opportunity to work with such an excellent organization so deeply committed to its mission. I look forward to taking on an even more significant role in advocating for meaningful health care policy, improving access to care, and advancing clinical and service excellence."

For biography and photograph of Joseph R. Swedish, click here.