Health System with 4 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | LifeBridge Health |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 4 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 4 |
| Total Beds | 886 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 886 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, MD |
| Website | lifebridgehealth.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital | 413 | No | No |
| Carroll Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 158 | Yes | No |
| Northwest Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 215 | No | No |
| Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 100 | No | No |
He has worked as President at Sinai Hospital and Past National Board Chairman at American Heart Association. Neil studied at Tulane University School Of Public Health And Tropical Medicine.
David Krajewski serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at LifeBridge Health and is also the President of LifeBridge Health Partners. With over 30 years of experience in business finance, his role encompasses financial planning, treasury management, revenue cycle operations, and business development. A Certified Public Accountant, Krajewski is a graduate of Towson State University. His tenure with LifeBridge Health and its predecessor, Northwest Hospital, began in the early 1990s, progressing through controller and VP roles before becoming CFO of LifeBridge Health in 2013. He also leads LifeBridge Health Partners, overseeing various continuum-of-care entities.
Leslie Simmons, RN, FACHE, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at LifeBridge Health. She began her career with a clinical background as a registered nurse, working in emergency room and critical care. Simmons has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She previously served as the first female president of Carroll Hospital, overseeing its integration into LifeBridge Health in 2015. In 2020, she was named Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of LifeBridge Health, where she played a key role in leading the system's COVID-19 response. In her current role, she is responsible for the operations of LifeBridge Health's five hospitals and has systemwide oversight for areas including pharmacy, laboratory/pathology, imaging, quality, risk management, patient experience, and infection prevention. Simmons is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds a Master of Arts in Management from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She has been recognized as an Influential Marylander by The Daily Record, being inducted into their Circle of Influence, and has also been named among the Baltimore Business Journal's Women Who Move Maryland and The Daily Record's Maryland's Top 100 Women. Simmons is also involved in various external roles, including serving on the Maryland Hospital Association Executive Committee and as chair of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign.
Craig J. Carmichael is the President of Northwest Hospital and Senior Vice President of LifeBridge Health, a position he has held since March 2020. He has over three decades of experience in business and healthcare, with expertise in hospital operations and strategic planning. Prior to his role at LifeBridge Health, Carmichael served as the corporate vice president of operations and associate performance improvement officer at the University of Maryland Medical System from December 2012 to March 2020. In this capacity, his responsibilities included overseeing various departments such as the cancer institute, surgical services, information technology, imaging, laboratory services, and pharmacy. He was also the senior vice president of operations at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Before joining the University of Maryland Medical System, Carmichael was the vice president of operations at St. Joseph Medical Center for Catholic Health Initiatives from 2006 to 2012, where he oversaw similar operational areas. His earlier career includes serving as the vice president of operations at St. Mary's for Ascension Health from 1998 to 2006, the vice president of finance at Citizens Bank from 1993 to 1998, and starting as a manager at Ernst & Young in 1986. Academically, Craig J. Carmichael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Business from Alma College and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Towson University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Carmichael is also involved in community initiatives, including serving as the chair for the 2023 Greater Maryland Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association. He has a history of community involvement in Baltimore County, including with the Baltimore County Workforce Development Council and the Towson Chamber of Commerce.
Garrett W Hoover is a Senior Vice President at LifeBridge Health, President/COO at Corning Hospital, and Pres/COO at Carroll Hospital Center. He has worked as President/CEO at Nason Hospital. Garrett works or has worked as FELLOW at American College of Healthcare Executives. He attended Pennsylvania State University, St. Francis School, and Seton Hall University.
Amy Shlossman, MHA, is the President of Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center and Senior Vice President at LifeBridge Health, joining the organization in July 2023. Prior to her current role, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Her background also includes serving as Executive Director and advisor to the president at the University of California San Francisco Health. Before transitioning into healthcare, Shlossman had a career in government and the non-profit sector, including roles as Chief Executive Officer of the Red Cross of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Chief of Staff for the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Policy Director and Director of Special Projects in the office of Arizona governor Janet Napolitano. Her early career focused on disaster management and emergency response. She holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Arizona and a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of California, San Francisco. She has been recognized as one of The Daily Record's "2025 Maryland's Top 100 Women".
Charles Albrecht, M.D., serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center at LifeBridge Health, where he is also a Vice President. He is responsible for quality, patient safety, and risk management across the health care system. Dr. Albrecht is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and practices internal medicine. He has been associated with Sinai Hospital for over 15 years, holding various past roles including Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at LifeBridge Health, director of Academic Hospital Medicine, division director of General Internal Medicine, director of the Residency Program, interim chair and physician-in-chief, and physician director of Ambulatory Quality. His Maryland medical license was issued on January 22, 2004, and is active until September 30, 2026.
Laura Callahan is the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at LifeBridge Health. She has held operational/managerial control at Atlee Hill Health and Rehab Center, an affiliated entity of LifeBridge Health, since May 25, 2022.
Julie Cox serves as the Vice President and Chief Development Officer at LifeBridge Health. She has been with LifeBridge Health since 2008, initially as the Vice President of Development. As of 2012, she possessed 22 years of experience in development. In recognition of her expertise, she received the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) Fellow designation in 2012, which is the highest level of achievement in healthcare philanthropy. Cox is also a member of AHP, having joined in 1998. In her role, she is involved with multiple boards and community engagement. Her compensation in 2023 was reported as $426,909 with additional estimated compensation of $83,775.
Rose Jose is the Chief Operating Officer, Outpatient Pharmacy & Specialty Pharmacy Services at LifeBridge Health. She started at LifeBridge Health in October 2017. Before becoming COO, she was the Operations Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at LifeBridge Health for four years. Prior to that, she worked as an ambulatory pharmacist for a pharmacy chain for four years. With over 15 years of experience, Rose Jose has worked in both hospital and outpatient pharmacy settings. She earned a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. In 2019, she was named one of the Top 10 Up-And-Coming Industry Leaders in Healthcare by Managed Healthcare Executive.
James Roberge is a Senior Vice President of Campus Services and Real Estate at LifeBridge Health. He also previously held the title of Vice President of Capital Improvements and Support Services at LifeBridge Health. He has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with expertise in strategic planning, healthcare management, operations management, contract management, process improvement, and team building. Prior to joining LifeBridge Health in 2015, Roberge served as the Senior Director of Facilities Services at Mercy Health Partners. He earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and also attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His responsibilities at LifeBridge Health have included overseeing design and construction, programming and planning, property management, security, safety management, plant operations, maintenance, clinical engineering, environmental services, and transportation.
Nitza Santiago is the Vice President, Quality at LifeBridge Health. She previously held the position of AVP, Quality for Sinai, Northwest, and Levindale hospitals within the LifeBridge Health system. Her work at LifeBridge Health has included involvement in initiatives such as the journey to Zero Harm, which was presented at a conference in 2023. In 2012, she was listed as a contact for LifeBridge Health in a report concerning health disparities research. While a licensed mental health counselor with the same name appears in search results, the professional context aligns Nitza Santiago at LifeBridge Health with healthcare quality and administration.
Amanda Shrout, DNP, RN, CCNS, CEN, EBP-C, CENP, is the Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services at Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center, both part of LifeBridge Health. She joined LifeBridge Health in 2016 as a clinical nurse specialist and has held progressively responsible leadership roles, including director of clinical excellence, director of emergency departments and observation, and interim chief nursing officer. Shrout earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from The Ohio State University, her Master's degree in nursing from Liberty University, and her Bachelor's degree in nursing from York College of Pennsylvania. She has spearheaded initiatives such as developing the clinical excellence team and a new simulation center at Sinai, doubling the size of the emergency department, launching an Outpatient Rapid Observation Center, leading the development of 24/7 visitation at Sinai, and championing competency-based nurse onboarding. In 2024, she was recognized among Maryland's "Leading Women Under 40" by The Daily Record.
Tressa Springmann is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at LifeBridge Health. She has held the Chief Information Officer role at LifeBridge Health since 2012, with expanded responsibilities as Senior Vice President for other enterprise functions, including HIM, Call Centers, and Virtual Hospital operations in multiple locations. Before joining LifeBridge Health, Springmann served as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) for 14 years. Her career in IT began after earning a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Mary's College of Maryland and initially working in research at Johns Hopkins University, where she discovered a passion for deploying IT and pursued a Master's in management of technical professionals from Johns Hopkins. She has also held IT positions at various other healthcare-related organizations, including Integrated Health Services, Georgetown University Hospital, Dimensions Healthcare System, CMC Occupational Health, Pharmacia Diagnostics, and Electronic Data Systems. Springmann is actively involved in the healthcare IT community, serving as Chairman of the technology committee for the Chesapeake Regional Information System for Our Patients (CRISP), Maryland's state-designated health information exchange, and as a member of the Premier Member Technology Committee. She is a past president of the Maryland chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (MDHIMSS) and holds certifications as a certified health information systems management professional (CPHIMSS) and a healthcare chief information officer (CHCIO). Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Mount St. Mary's University, where she has taught healthcare information technology, and serves on the Health Care Management Program advisory board for Towson University. She has been recognized in the industry withclusion in lists such as Becker's 2019 Top Women CIO, 2019 HIMSS Top Twenty, HIMSS 2020 Six Females to know in Healthcare IT, and Beckers Top 100 CIOs.
Brian Deffaa is the Chief Marketing Officer at LifeBridge Health. He joined LifeBridge Health as their first chief marketing officer in 2018. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and execution of internal and external communications related to marketing, branding, and public relations. Deffaa has an extensive background in marketing, with over 20 years of experience leading campaigns for recognizable brands such as Capital One, Best Buy, Target, and Ford Motors. Prior to joining LifeBridge Health, he served as the Group Vice President of National Direct Marketing at SunTrust Mortgage. His expertise includes market analysis and strategic development, digital and physical journey mapping, design thinking and new product development, and integrated campaign planning, execution, and measurement. He has a background in consumer and retail marketing and aims to bring emotional intelligence into healthcare marketing. He holds an MBA in marketing from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Missouri in St. Louis.
Rebecca Altman is the Chief Operating Officer of Sinai Hospital & Grace Medical at LifeBridge Health. She has a background in healthcare management, healthcare reform, and business development with over 24 years of experience. Her expertise includes business planning and integration, healthcare policy, population health management, cross-cultural communications, crisis management, and process improvement. Prior to her current role, Altman served as Vice President and Chief Integration Officer at LifeBridge Health, where she was involved in the acquisition and transformation of Grace Medical Center (formerly Bon Secours Hospital). She also held senior leadership positions at LifeBridge Health, overseeing the operations of two hospitals and leading the expansion of healthcare services in West Baltimore. Altman's experience also includes roles as a managing director at Johns Hopkins Medicine International and an administrator at Johns Hopkins Home Care Group. She was also a senior director at xG Health Solutions, focusing on coaching physician leadership in areas like change management, medical home redesign, and financial optimization. Additionally, she has worked as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University. She earned her RN licensure from Lancaster General School of Nursing, a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, and French from Franklin & Marshall College, and an MBA in Finance and International Business from The George Washington University School of Business. Altman has been recognized for her leadership and dedication to healthcare equity, being named one of Maryland's "Top 100 Women" by The Daily Record in 2021. She was also appointed as an advisor to the Health Equity Resource Community (HERC) Advisory Committee by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in 2021, where she chairs the data subcommittee.
Terrence Carney is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at LifeBridge Health. He was promoted to this position in June 2015 and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare supply chain management. In his role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of procurement, contracting, value analysis, inventory management systems, and non-salary expense reduction initiatives for LifeBridge Health. Carney has been with LifeBridge Health since 2008, previously serving as the Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain Management. He also chairs the LifeBridge Health Executive Value Analysis Committee and co-chairs the IS Enterprise Finance and Administrative Coordinating Committee. Additionally, he serves on the ASCEND Oversight Committee of Premier, Inc., a healthcare performance improvement alliance. Terrence Carney reports to Neil Meltzer, the President & CEO at LifeBridge Health.
Dr. Daniel J. Durand is a physician leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, science, and technology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer and President at Prenuvo. Prior to joining Prenuvo, he held various leadership roles at LifeBridge Health, including enterprise Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, and system-wide Chair of Radiology. Dr. Durand earned his medical degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his post-graduate training, including an internship in Internal Medicine, a residency in Radiology, and a fellowship in Musculoskeletal and Molecular Imaging. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology and is dually boarded in both Adult and Pediatric Radiology, holding a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Radiology. Before his time at LifeBridge Health, Dr. Durand served as the first Director of Accountable Care for Johns Hopkins Medicine. He also worked as a Vice President at Evolent Health, a healthcare IT startup, and as an Associate with McKinsey & Company. Dr. Durand has authored over 100 scientific papers, abstracts, and editorials, with his writing appearing in prominent medical journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He is a national lecturer on medical innovation and has served on national committees for organizations including CMS, the State of Maryland, and the American College of Radiology.
Matthew Poffenroth is a Chief Clinical Officer at Lifebridge Health Inc and Sr VP/Chief Physician Executive at Lifebridge Health Inc.