Blessing Health president/CEO moves up retirement date

Maureen Kahn, MSN, MHA, RN, President/CEO, Blessing Health, has elected to transition out of her role earlier than previously announced. She will now retire effective July 1, 2023. with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

With Brian Canfield, MHA, MBA, MA, FACHE, serving as President/CEO of Blessing Health, Kahn will fill the role of executive consultant until October 6, 2023.

“I set my retirement date early in the process with the Board of Trustees, not knowing how long it would take to recruit my successor. The selection of an internal candidate, Brian Canfield, has made the process very efficient and effective. Brian’s near 18-month tenure with the system has made the transition very smooth. I will remain available to Brian and the board remotely/virtually during this final phase of the transition.”

“The transition process has gone very well, and the organization is ready for this next step in the process. I am extremely grateful to have served Blessing Health and to have worked with providers and staff of great talents. The community is blessed with this resource. I am confident that the next chapter of Blessing Health is in very capable hands and leadership. I plan to enjoy time with my family while still keeping my eye on health care.”

Maureen’s accomplishments

Upon her retirement, Maureen will have served 22 years with Blessing Health, the last eight as health system president and chief executive officer. High quality patient care and services that keeps care local has been the focus of leadership and the Board.

During Maureen’s tenure at Blessing, the system has expanded its clinical programs of cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, surgery and trauma surgery. New medical technology has been introduced in these areas with robotics, a hybrid operating room, electrophysiology lab, as well as stereotactic body radiation therapy and stereotactic radio surgery.

Expansion of Blessing’s medical group to include the necessary specialties as well as the addition of a Hospitalist, Intensivist and OB/GYN Hospitalist programs have been beneficial to patient healthcare needs. Specialty clinics in outlying areas expanded to bring care closer to home for many patients in the region. Development of a molecular lab during COVID, as well as a drive-thru clinic, were added to Blessing’s services to meet the needs of the community during the crisis.