We’re pleased to share that Brian Zimmerman, CPA, MBA, has been named Chief Financial Officer of Mount Carmel Health System. Brian brings over 18 years of healthcare finance experience, including leadership roles at Mount Carmel and Wexner Medical Center. Known for his forward-thinking vision, collaborative leadership, and strong commitment to stewardship, Brian is exceptionally well-positioned to lead our financial strategy in this new role. Please join us in congratulating Brian on this well-deserved appointment. We look forward to his continued contributions as we advance our mission to serve our communities with compassion and excellence.
Mark your calendar for Mount Carmel Cancer Services’ upcoming Prostate Cancer CME event on Friday, September 12. This free educational session, which is open to all medical professionals, will cover timely updates in prostate cancer care. Join us in person at Mount Carmel Dublin or attend virtually via TEAMS. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. The event will explore key topics such as imaging modalities for prostate cancer and the evolving role of personalized medicine, including genetic testing, genomics, and targeted therapies. Event Details: Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm. Location: Sr. Barbara Hall Conference Rooms 1 & 2, Mount Carmel Dublin CME Credit: 1 Hour
We’re proud to share that Mount Carmel hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2025–2026 Best Hospitals and High Performing Hospitals! This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and consistently outperforming national benchmarks in key procedures and conditions. ✨ Mount Carmel East & Mount Carmel Grove City Mount Carmel East is recognized as a 2025–2026 Best Regional Hospital, ranked #3 in the Columbus Metro Area and #15 in the state of Ohio. Mount Carmel East and Mount Carmel Grove City recognized as a 2025-2026 High Performing Hospital in: Colon Cancer Surgery, Spinal Fusion, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, COPD, Gynecological Cancer Surgery, Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Stroke. ✨ Mount Carmel New Albany Recognized as 2025-2026 High Performing Hospital in: Hip Replacement, Spinal Fusion, and Knee Replacement. ✨ Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Recognized as a 2025-2026 High Performing Hospital in: Prostate Cancer Surgery, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Spinal Fusion, and Stroke. Congratulations to our dedicated teams for this outstanding achievement and for continuing to raise the bar in patient care!
Mount Carmel Health System is proud to welcome Lori Wightman, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, PCC, FAONL, as our new Regional Chief Nursing Officer! With over 30 years of executive nursing experience across acute care, behavioral health, home care, hospice, and more, Lori is a nationally recognized leader, mentor, and innovator in nursing. Her passion for improving the caregiver and patient experience is unmatched. Most recently, Lori served as Senior Director of Professional Practice at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and as Professor of Healthcare Operational Excellence at Washington University in St. Louis. She has also held key leadership roles with SCL Health and Trinity Health and is a published author, national speaker, certified executive coach and an advocate for nursing excellence. In her new role, Lori will lead nursing operations across our system, guiding strategies that elevate patient care and support our dedicated caregivers. Please join us in giving Lori a warm welcome!
We are proud to announce that The Orthopedic Foundation has officially become a part of the Mount Carmel Health System through a collaborative agreement with the Mount Carmel Research Institute and the Mount Carmel Foundation. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Mount Carmel’s commitment to advancing clinical research and enhancing patient care across central Ohio. The Orthopedic Foundation has a distinguished legacy of neurological, orthopedic, rehabilitative and sports medicine research that brings a wealth of expertise and innovation that aligns seamlessly with Mount Carmel’s mission and vision. As part of this collaboration, The Orthopedic Foundation has generously donated $1.4 million to support ongoing and future research initiatives through the Mount Carmel Foundation. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare through research, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Read more: https://bit.ly/45nznfl
We’re proud to share that Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel Grove City, and Mount Carmel St. Ann's have been honored with the 2025 Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Quality Awards from the American Heart Association. These prestigious awards recognize hospitals that demonstrate 85% or higher compliance with all seven Stroke Achievement Measures — a benchmark of excellence in stroke care. 🔹 Mount Carmel East: Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Advanced Therapy with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 🔹 Mount Carmel Grove City and Mount Carmel St. Ann's: Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll These recognitions are a reflection of the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our clinical teams who work tirelessly to deliver timely, evidence-based stroke care to our communities. Please join us in congratulating our teams for this outstanding achievement 👏!
We were proud to host our Mammo-GLAM event at Mount Carmel Dublin! A day dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health in a supportive and uplifting environment. Attendees had the opportunity to: ✅ Connect with healthcare providers ✅ Learn about the importance of early detection ✅ Receive on-site mammogram screenings By making preventive care more accessible, we helped many take that all-important first step toward better health. Couldn’t make it? It’s never too late to put your health first. Schedule your mammogram today: bit.ly/4edrVqh bit.ly/4edrVqh
After a decades-long career in finance, Louise found herself with free time—and a desire to give back. A longtime knitter, she reached out to Mount Carmel and joined forces with our team to create festive holiday hats for newborns. Since July 2023, Louise has handcrafted 375 baby hats, each one made with heart, creativity, and care. Whether it’s cuddling newborns, helping visitors find their way, or putting your own passion to work like Louise did, there’s a place for you here. 💜 👉 Ready to make a difference? Learn more about becoming a Mount Carmel volunteer: bit.ly/3UhL9DD #MountCarmelBabies
Nearly 3 million Ohioans are enrolled in Medicaid — including 3 in 8 children. For families like the Wards, who’ve fostered six children near Columbus, Medicaid has been a lifeline. When sisters Delilah and Arabella came into their care, both girls faced serious health challenges. Delilah needed open-heart surgery. Arabella couldn't sit or stand on her own. Thanks to Medicaid, both received life-changing care, from dental surgery and cardiology to speech and physical therapy. Today, they’re thriving. And soon, they’ll be adopted into a forever home. The Ward family’s story is one of compassion, resilience — and how access to health care makes all the difference. Medicaid works. For children. For families. For Ohio. Tell Congress to hashtag#ProtectMedicaid: https://bit.ly/4jI8l88
“Giving up is not an option.” Angelica Ouk was just 29 and recently finished breastfeeding her second child when she noticed a change in her breast. What started as a discoloration led to imaging, biopsies — and a diagnosis: triple negative breast cancer. With two young boys at home, she chose to fight — and she’s doing it with strength, grace, and the full support of her Mount Carmel Grove City care team.
