Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Bellin Health |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 2 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 1 |
| Total Beds | 84 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 4 |
| Headquarters | Green Bay, WI |
| Website | bellin.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellin Health Oconto Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 4 | No | No |
| Bellin Psychiatric Center | Psychiatric | 80 | No | No |
Gundersen CEO Scott Rathgaber, MD, serves as System CEO of the new organization (Bellin and Gundersen). [2]
Chris Woleske, J.D., FACHE is the Executive Vice President of Bellin and Gundersen Health System and the Bellin Region President. [11] She joined Bellin in 1998 and served in many leadership roles including general counsel, executive vice president leading hospital services, and ultimately chief operating officer prior to her appointment as the president and chief executive officer of Bellin Health in 2018. [11] In 2022, when Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System merged, she took on her current role. [11] As a member of the executive leadership team, she has led strategic planning and operational execution of key initiatives. [11] Ms. Woleske participated in the strategic growth of Bellin Health and led the organization in a transformative journey to a population health organization. [11] Before joining Bellin Health, she practiced law. [11] She is active in the community and has received several awards. [11] She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. [11]
Gundersen Chief Operating Officer & Chief Nursing Officer Heather Schimmers serves as Regional President of the Gundersen Region. [2]
Dr. Cynthia Lasecki is a Family Medicine physician and the Co-Chief Clinical Officer at Bellin Health. She received her bachelor's degree from Marquette University and her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. Dr. Lasecki is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She previously served as Chief Medical Officer for Bellin Health. Dr. Lasecki has also volunteered at the N.E.W. Community Clinic for over 20 years, providing care to underserved populations. She is affiliated with Bellin Memorial Hospital and practices in De Pere, WI.
Lisa Harton is the Chief Quality Officer at Bellin Health. She is a highly qualified healthcare professional, holding a PhD, MBA, MPH, and is a Registered Nurse (RN) and FACHE. Her expertise includes patient safety and quality improvement, and she has been involved in research on safety culture in healthcare settings. Lisa Harton is also a member of the RLDatix North American Customer Advisory Board, contributing to shaping safer healthcare practices. Prior to her current role, she served as a Board Member at Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc.
Andrea Werner is the Chief Population Health Officer for Emplify Health (formerly Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System). She previously served as the Senior Vice President for Population Health Strategy & Transformation at Bellin Health. In her role as Chief Population Health Officer, she is responsible for leading the system's transformation into a population health organization, focusing on creating healthy individuals and thriving communities. Her areas of responsibility include Business Health, Community and Equity, and High Value/Accountable Care. Prior to this, she oversaw areas such as Business and Community Health, Digital Care Strategies, Marketing and Communications, Learning and Innovation Center, Care Beyond Walls, Contact Center, and Lifestyle Medicine. Werner has been with Bellin Health for 27 years. Before becoming Senior Vice President for Population Health Strategy & Transformation, she spent 13 years as the senior leader of cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, neurosciences, and system diagnostics at Bellin Health. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Marquette University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Iowa. Additionally, she completed The Improvement Advisor Training Program with The Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Werner is also an advisory committee member to the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. She emphasizes cross-sector partnership and inclusive design in population health. She has been involved with the Techquity for Health Coalition.
Daniel Lilly, CPA, JD, serves as the Secretary at Bellin Health. He is also listed as an executive at Bellin Gundersen Health System, Inc. with the same title. His credentials include being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holding a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. He is associated with Gundersen Health System, Inc.