Legacy Health’s Chief Executive, Kathryn Correia, who has been in the position since June 2018, is retiring. Her retirement prompts a change in leadership as the hospital system works towards merging with Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. George Brown, who previously ran Legacy from 2008 to 2018, will return as CEO, according to a statement by Legacy.
In addition to Correia, Anna Loomis, Legacy’s chief financial officer, is also leaving the organization. Charles Wilhoite, the chair of Legacy’s board of directors, informed staff of Loomis’ departure in an email. Wilhoite credited Loomis for her role in guiding Legacy towards financial stability despite economic challenges. Loomis has been CFO since 2018.
Correia will remain in an advisory capacity until June, Legacy confirmed. In her email to staff, she cited health reasons for her retirement. Corriea explained that a fall she suffered in November of the previous year led her to reevaluate her resilience in the face of accumulated stress over the last four years. The fall, she said, highlighted her lack of reserves to heal properly, and her recovery has been ongoing.