Virtua Health appoints Dr. Nicole Lamborne as president of Virtua Voorhees and Virtua Marlton hospitals. July 09, 2026 - With a decade of administrative and operational background, Dr. Lamborne has helped improve medical outcomes, expanded access to care, and enhanced the patient experience July 09, 2026 Virtua Health, South Jersey's largest health system, has appointed Nicole Lamborne, MD, MBA, president of Virtua Voorhees Hospital and Virtua Marlton Hospital and a senior vice president for Virtua Health. A respected physician and leader in women's and children's health, Dr. Lamborne brings more than a decade of administrative and operational experience to her new role. She will lead the two hospitals' operations, strategy, quality, and patient experience, while continuing to oversee Virtua's women's and children's services across the Virtua system. "I am grateful for the opportunity to lead two outstanding hospitals that play such an important role in the health and well-being of our community," Dr. Lamborne said. "I look forward to working alongside our dedicated colleagues to advance Virtua's mission of helping people be well, get well, and stay well." Most recently, Dr. Lamborne served as vice president of clinical operations for women's and children's services. In that role, she provided enterprise leadership across multiple hospitals and outpatient settings and was accountable for clinical quality and safety, physician alignment, workforce strategy, and program development. She partnered closely with hospital presidents, chief nursing officers, and system leaders to advance Virtua's strategic priorities and continually improve care delivery. Dr. Lamborne's accomplishments have helped advance Virtua as a regional and national leader in maternal and child health. Under her guidance, Virtua earned national recognition for maternal care quality and Virtua Its Lady of Lourdes became one of only 26 hospitals in the United States recognized for addressing racial disparities in cesarean delivery and hypertension outcomes. She also launched New Jersey's first hospital-owned, freestanding midwifery birth center. In addition, she established an OB/GYN physician residency program whose inaugural class achieved a 100% board-certification pass rate. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Lamborne has championed initiatives that improve clinical outcomes, expand access to care, advance health equity, and enhance the patient experience. This includes the system-wide adoption of the TeamBirth evidence-based model that supports those giving birth to feel heard, respected, and included in their care. She also led the creation of Virtua's doula services program in 2025. Dr. Lamborne earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center. She later earned a master of business administration in healthcare management from the University of Scranton. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Lamborne is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She succeeds Mark Nessel, who is retiring after a distinguished career, including many years overseeing Virtua Its Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. There's so much more to explore. Discover expert insights, inspiring stories, health tips, and more by exploring the content below!

Pay raises, staff increases detailed in new deal between Virtua, HPAE. Cherry Hill Courier-Post June 22, 2026, 1:11 p.m. ET Nurses at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital have officially ratified a three-year contract, ending the threat of strike. The contract with Virtua Health came after nurses planned to strike, alleging unfair labor practices. Following days of bargaining between the nurses and the hospital, it was announced June 13 that a new contract was agreed upon in what the Health Professionals & Allied Employees (HPAE) labor union called a "historic win."

Virtua Its Lady of Lourdes Hospital expansion in Camden construction milestone for $500 million project. Virtua Its Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden celebrated a major construction milestone on June 9, as the not-for-profit health system held a topping-off ceremony to mark the placement of the final structural steel beam atop the hospital's new patient tower. The project is part of Virtua Health's $500 million renovation and expansion of its Haddon Avenue healthcare campus, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. At the center of the project is a more than 200,000-square-foot addition that will increase the overall size of the hospital by approximately 35%. The new seven-story pavilion will serve as the hospital's primary entrance while adding six floors dedicated to advanced patient care services. Scheduled to open in spring 2028, the building has been named the Marvin Samson Pavilion in honor of businessman and philanthropist Marvin Samson, who pledged $5 million to support Virtua Health's education and workforce development programs. The donation is the largest gift in Virtua's history. "The Marvin Samson Pavilion demonstrates our commitment to the future of care in Camden and beyond," said Virtua President and CEO Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE. "We look forward to welcoming every patient with compassion and supporting our staff and clinicians with a space that reflects their exceptional work." As part of the traditional topping-off ceremony, the final steel beam - roughly the width of a two-car garage - was painted white so attendees could sign it with colorful permanent markers before construction crews lifted it into place using a large crane. Honoring the hospital's Catholic heritage, Rev. Jon Peter Thomas, Vicar General for the Diocese of Camden, blessed the 20-foot-long, 700-pound beam before it was raised and permanently installed. Impressive construction progress. Beyond being a symbolic milestone, the ceremony also highlighted the remarkable pace of construction. Just four months ago, my drone photos of the site captured the start of steel installation which at the time showed only a small amount of structural steel in place. The rapid transformation since then is impressive, with the tower's steel framework now rising prominently above the Camden skyline. The new pavilion is being connected to the existing hospital campus at the intersection of Haddon and Euclid avenues. Once completed, it will support Virtua's advanced medical services, including cardiovascular care, organ transplantation, and expanded neurosciences programs offered in partnership with Penn Medicine. "This beautiful, state-of-the-art pavilion will be the new heart of our hospital," said Lisa Ferraro, Senior Vice President of Virtua Health and President of Virtua Its Lady of Lourdes Hospital. "It will provide a private room for every patient, advanced surgical facilities, dedicated spaces for specialized care, and areas for reflection and remembrance. As the hospital's new front door, it will include an uplifting and welcoming lobby." Features of the new Marvin Samson Pavilion. The expansion will include: * 78 private patient rooms * 10 operating rooms, including two hybrid operating suites * Four cardiac catheterization laboratories * Three electrophysiology labs for treating heart rhythm disorders * Two gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy rooms * 40 surgical preparation and recovery rooms * A neuro-surgical stroke intervention suite * A centralized Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) featuring 40 private, adaptable patient bays Additional hospital upgrades underway. In addition to the new pavilion, Virtua is investing in significant renovations throughout the existing hospital campus. Recent and ongoing improvements include the opening of the hospital's first dedicated neurosciences intensive care unit, renovations to the Mother-Baby Unit, and upgrades to several patient rooms within the Acute Rehabilitation Center. Together, these investments represent one of the largest healthcare construction projects currently underway in South Jersey and reinforce Virtua's long-term commitment to expanding advanced medical care in Camden. Links and location. Virtua Its Lady of Lourdes 1600 Haddon Ave Camden NJ