Elizabeth Wise has been selected as Bryan Health’s next executive vice president and chief operating officer. She will begin her new duties on October 6. Wise succeeds John Woodrich, who recently announced his decision to retire in January.
Woodrich has served Bryan in executive roles since 2009. He will continue to serve as the interim CEO of Bryan Medical Center the remainder of the year. “The Board of Trustees and our entire Bryan team is extremely appreciative of John’s record of accomplishments,” says Russ Gronewold, chief executive officer, Bryan Health. “While he has championed many projects, the April Sampson Cancer Center and the 5055 Building on Bryan East Campus are just two examples.”
Wise has held executive roles as a chief nursing officer, chief operating officer and chief executive officer and most recently served as president/CEO at the University of Maryland Medical System Upper Chesapeake Health.
“I am very excited to join Bryan Health. The spirit of innovation, incredible medical staffs and the daily impact the team has on those who trust Bryan for their care is evident,” Wise says. “It has been enjoyable to learn all that is being celebrated during Bryan’s 100th anniversary. I’m looking forward to being a part of the team that continues to provide access to superb healthcare and meet both industry challenges and patient needs as Bryan enters its next 100 years.”