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Santos named president, CEO of St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – David Santos, previously the vice president of operations for St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, has been promoted to president and chief executive officer for the hospital and its clinic services in Lake County.
As a part of the restructuring, Steve Herber M.D. has been named president and CEO of St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley, which includes its Center for Behavioral Health in Vallejo.
Since October, Herber has been serving as interim CEO of the St. Helena Region of hospitals, which includes St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake.
Herber and Santos will assume their new roles effective May 15, according to Jeff Eller, president of Adventist Health’s Northern California Region to whom the two roles will report.
“David is well known for the services he has brought to Lake County over the past several years,” said Eller. “As we partnered with our medical staff leaders and community board members, it became clear that it was time for St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake to have a dedicated executive leader at this level. David lives and breathes this community every day. His heart is centered on our mission and on making Lake County a healthy and vibrant place to live and work.”
Santos is currently the vice president of operations at the 25-bed Clearlake facility and its affiliated clinics.
He has an extensive background in health care, including serving as chief operating officer of Adventist Health’s California Medical Group, where he strengthened clinic operations and significantly expanded the group’s size.
Santos also worked in physician services at Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford, Calif., and gained experience in physician practice management at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
He previously held management positions at Central Texas Medical Center and Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial.
“I am truly excited to deepen my service to Lake County in this way. Together we have a vision for a strong and growing community filled with healthy and happy people,” said Santos. “By partnering with community leaders, local government, businesses and individuals I know we can overcome some of our toughest challenges while ensuring that everyone understands the unique qualities that make our home a special place to live, work and visit.”
The hospital will be hosting a “Meet the CEO” community forum from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in the Garden Room at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, 15630 18th Ave. All are welcome to attend.