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New CEO Named at Mount Carmel Health System

NOVI, MI (July 7, 2006) – Claus von Zychlin (ZICK-lin) has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Mount Carmel Health System, a member hospital of Trinity Health serving Columbus and surrounding communities in central Ohio. His appointment is effective in mid-August.

"Mount Carmel is a flagship of Trinity Health's Unified Enterprise Ministry,” said Michael Slubowski, President, Hospital and Health Networks, Trinity Health. “We have the utmost confidence in Claus’ ability to build on Mount Carmel’s successful healing ministry in central Ohio. His talent and personal qualities will enable a seamless transition, and his vision will set the stage for a strong future.”

Von Zychlin comes to Mount Carmel from Cincinnati, where for the past seven years he has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of TriHealth, a community partnership of Bethesda Inc. and Catholic Health Initiatives comprised of two hospitals, a physician practice group and various other health care related entities.

His 29-year career history includes executive-level positions at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati; Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Ill.; Saint Francis Hospital, Escanaba, Mich.; Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill.; and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Rockford. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from Augustana College and his master’s degree in finance and marketing from Northern Illinois University.

“Claus von Zychlin has been a dedicated and effective leader at TriHealth and throughout his distinguished career in health care,” said Michael Gonsiorowski, Chair of the Mount Carmel Health System Board of Trustees and President of National City Bank, Central Region. “His leadership skills and commitment are evident to all who meet him. He is highly successful at working closely with medical staff in developing strong clinical programs while improving the overall performance of hospitals.”

Mount Carmel Health System serves central Ohio with three hospitals providing a wide spectrum of care. Combined, Mount Carmel hospitals have 1,225 beds and 7,262 associates and 1,500 medical staff. Mount Carmel receives nearly 1 million patient visits annually. Mount Carmel also operates numerous outpatient services, home care, palliative and hospice care, an ambulance and mobile intensive care service, a community outreach program, a college of nursing, and a Medicare health plan. In 2005, Mount Carmel received the Catholic Health Association’s highest award – the “Achievement Citation.”