MISSION HILLS (Nov. 3, 2008) — Kerry Carmody, chief executive of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center since 1999 and widely credited for bringing national recognition to the Mission Hills hospital, has been named regional chief operations officer for Providence Health & Services, California.
Arnold Schaffer, vice president and chief executive of Providence Health & Services, California, made the announcement Monday. Carmody will transfer to the regional post as soon as his successor is named.
"Kerry has been the key to the success of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, which is one of the largest and most respected hospitals serving the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clarita area," Schaffer said. "He is a strong leader and he's passionate about the communities he serves. Those qualities are crucial to Providence Health & Services, California, as we experience significant growth in our mission to ensure quality and affordable health care is available to all."
As chief operations officer, Carmody will oversee operations at the five Providence California medical centers — Providence Saint Joseph, Providence Holy Cross, Providence Tarzana, Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance and Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital — as well as numerous ancillary care centers.
"I'm extremely honored to step into this new regional role, although it means leaving the incredibly talented and dedicated staff at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center," Carmody said. "As we expand, Providence Health & Services is poised to become recognized as one of the best health care organizations in Southern California. That is a credit to our leadership, physicians, employees, our board and the philanthropic foundations at all five of our medical centers who are devoted to providing quality and compassionate care."
Carmody began his career in 1973 at Providence Saint Joseph as a laboratory scientist. He quickly moved up to various leadership positions. He is affiliated with numerous organizations including the Hospital Association of Southern California, the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's Homeland Security Advisory Team, Catholic Big Brothers and the American Hospital Association.
