CEO Named at HCA Affiliated Mainland Medical Center

July 17, 2009 - PRLog -- HCA Affiliated Mainland Medical Center Announces New CEO, Robert A. Heifner

Houston, July 14, 2009—HCA Gulf Coast Division President, Maura Walsh announces the appointment of Rob Heifner as CEO of HCA affiliated Mainland Medical Center. Heifner succeeds Melinda Stephenson who joined HCA affiliated Kingwood Medical Center as CEO in June. Heifner has been with HCA for 15 years most recently serving as COO at HCA affiliated Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas.  He started his career with HCA at HCA affiliated Tulane University Hospital & Clinic serving as Vice President of Operations, a position he held for three years. Prior to that, he served three years as Vice President of Service Line Management, with responsibility for the HCA affiliated Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, and HCA affiliated Tulane Cardiovascular Institute.

“Rob Heifner brings extensive experience to Mainland Medical Center’s already impressive program,” says Walsh. “His strong operations experience and dedication to serve his community will be an asset to Mainland Medical Center. Under his leadership the hospital will continue to provide exceptional healthcare and support strong community relationships.”

During Heifner’s recent tenure at Rio Grande Regional Hospital, he opened a pediatric intensive care unit and launched “Kids Express”, a pediatric outpatient program designed to expand services to children in the community. He also expanded women’s services by opening new satellite women’s clinics. Heifner improved employee satisfaction scores two-years-running and during h is tenure at Tulane University Medical Center, Heifner managed an $80 million hospital rebuilding project following hurricane Katrina.

Heifner holds both a Master of Healthcare Administration from Tulane University and a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University. He served on the board of various non-profit organizations including: The American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Ronald McDonald House Charities, where he served as Board President. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Heifner and his wife Lisa have two sons, Dylan, aged nine, and Ethan, aged four.

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About Mainland Medical Center
An integral part of Galveston County for more than 50 years, Mainland Medical Center’s commitment to its neighbors has never been stronger than it is today. This commitment is demonstrated through the hospital’s growth, investment and customer satisfaction. In 2007, Mainland Medical Center received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence. In 2008 Mainland Medical Center received the Healthgrades
Five-Star Rating for Gastrointestinal Care, and was honored with the Healthgrades Five-Star Rating for Pulmonary Care in 2009. Mainland Medical Center is a 223 bed acute care facility with 90 percent private patient rooms. The center’s 725 member staff and more than 200 physicians provide quality, compassionate care with state-of-the-art services on the 31-acre campus at the corner of Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and Highway 3. The hospital is an HCA affiliate, one of the largest health care providers in the world.


About HCA Gulf Coast Division
HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers and diagnostic imaging facilities.  It offers a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas residents and businesses.  HCA affiliated facilities in the Gulf Coast Division include 12 hospitals, 6 ambulatory surgery centers, 4 free standing emergency centers, 5 imaging centers, 5 cancer care programs and a Regional Transfer Center.  The Regional Transfer Center provides ground and air patient transportation  to and from any HCA Houston Affiliated Hospital and any other healthcare facilities.

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HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers and diagnostic imaging facilities. It offers health services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas.