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Kim Ellender appointed as new CEO of SBPH.

Ellender has over 20 years of health care management experience.

Succeeds Lani Fast, who moved to Ochsner Children’s COO role.

SBPH is nationally recognized for quality patient outcomes and service excellence.

St. Bernard Parish Hospital has appointed Kim Ellender as its new CEO, marking a leadership transition aimed at strengthening local health care services.

Kim Ellender

Ellender, who brings more than 20 years of experience in health care management, has been with Ochsner Health since 2011. She previously served as assistant vice president of hospital operations at SBPH, where she oversaw growth across clinical departments and expanded patient services .

“I’m deeply honored to lead the exceptional team at St. Bern

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