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Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation announces new leadership appointments in Middle Tennessee. Fahad Tahir, MAS, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of Acsension Health St. Mary%27s Hospital, Tennessee - Acsension Health St. Mary%27s Hospital, Tennessee Jun 9, 2026 The Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation announced several key leadership appointments on June 9 to advance its mission of improving the health and well-being of communities served by the health system. The foundation said these appointments are intended to strengthen philanthropic support, deepen donor engagement, and expand community partnerships across Middle Tennessee. Greg Walaitis was named vice president of the Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation in May. As the senior executive of the foundation, he will oversee philanthropic strategy, operations, and community development focused on raising and stewarding support for Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals and facilities, clinical programs, and patient care initiatives. In his role, Walaitis will work closely with leadership, physicians, and donors to strengthen connections between community support and the health system's most critical needs. The foundation said this would help advance priorities that improve care delivery and expand services across the region. The foundation also welcomed April Posey as executive director of corporate partnerships in February. She leads corporate engagement and partnership development efforts that advance the foundation's philanthropic mission and oversees signature fundraising events such as the Seton Gala, Rock the Cradle, and Good Health Classic. Through these efforts, Posey works to strengthen community partnerships and increase engagement in support of Ascension Saint Thomas across Middle Tennessee. Walaitis brings more than 25 years of experience in development and philanthropy across health care and academic institutions. Most recently he served as chief development officer for Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, where he led philanthropic efforts supporting what was described as "the region's largest locally owned and governed not-for-profit health system." During his tenure at Renown Health, he helped lead a $125 million initiative for a new Cancer and Children's Hospital as well as securing transformational gifts including major support for cancer institutes, kidney transplant centers, children's hospital NICU/PICU services - and launching initiatives supporting music therapy, breast health services, and advanced cardiac care technologies. Before joining Renown Health, Walaitis held executive foundation leadership roles with Sutter Health and Saint Agnes Medical Center in California where he built strong physician partnerships, expanded grateful patient programs, and strengthened philanthropic strategy to support mission-driven healthcare systems. April Posey brings more than 18 years of experience in development and corporate philanthropy across healthcare and arts organizations including leadership roles with Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), Change Healthcare, and American Heart Association. Most recently, she served as director of corporate partnerships for TPAC where she led corporate strategy and advanced community engagement initiatives through strategic sponsorships and cross-sector collaboration. Prior to TPAC, she was corporate giving director for Change Healthcare where she led national corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, volunteerism, and nonprofit partnership initiatives across the United States. The foundation said throughout her career, Posey has built a reputation for creating collaborative partnerships that align business and community priorities to generate lasting impact.

Sutter Health expands cardiac and cancer care. * written by michael singer * apr 15, 2026 updated apr 15, 2026 * 0. Sutter continues to grow its regional footprint in Castro Valley to deliver specialized, compassionate care in a more accessible, community-based setting. * Photos courtesy of Sutter Health Sutter continues to grow its regional footprint in Castro Valley to deliver specialized, compassionate care in a more accessible, community-based setting. * Photos courtesy of Sutter Health A new specialty care center in Castro Valley is aiming to make it easier for residents to access advanced heart and cancer treatment close to home. Officials from Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation and Sutter East Bay Medical Group recently celebrated the opening of the Castro Valley Cardiovascular and Oncology Care Center, located on Lake Chabot Road. The facility brings cardiology and oncology services together under one roof, an approach designed to improve coordination and convenience for patients and families. The new center reflects a broader effort by Sutter Health to expand access to specialized care in community settings, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment. By offering services locally, healthcare leaders say patients can spend less time commuting and more time focusing on recovery. "This is an important step in bringing high-quality cardiology and oncology services directly into the community," said Genea Wilson, CEO of Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. She noted that receiving care close to home can significantly ease the burden on patients and their families. A key feature of the new facility is its integrated care model. By housing heart and cancer specialists in the same location, providers can collaborate more closely on patient care, leading to more coordinated treatment plans and potentially better outcomes. Dr. Rob Nordgren, chief medical officer for Sutter's Greater San Francisco and East Bay Division, said the center represents a shift toward a more comprehensive, patient-focused approach. He emphasized the importance of combining advanced diagnostics, modern technology, and a whole-person view of health to guide treatment decisions. The center also works closely with nearby Eden Medical Center, helping ensure continuity of care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. For cardiology patients, the facility emphasizes prevention and early detection. Physicians say that by identifying cardiovascular risks earlier, often before symptoms develop, they can help patients make lifestyle changes and receive treatment sooner, potentially avoiding more serious complications. Cancer patients may also benefit from the center's location. Receiving oncology care locally can reduce travel time and stress, especially for those undergoing frequent treatments. Doctors say this convenience can improve both the patient experience and overall care coordination. Healthcare leaders credited the project's success to collaboration among physicians, nurses, staff, and community partners. They say the new center is part of a larger plan to expand services throughout the East Bay.

American hospitals are rolling out AI chatbots in patient portals as more people seek health advice from large language models. Hartford HealthCare and K Health's PatientGPT is expanding to tens of thousands of patients this week, whilst Epic's Emmie chatbot is being deployed by systems including Sutter Health and Reid Health. A KFF poll found one in three American adults have used AI chatbots for health information, with 19 per cent citing inability to afford care. However, a Nature Medicine study showed chatbots correctly identified medical conditions only 33 per cent of the time when users created their own prompts, compared with 95 per cent accuracy in controlled scenarios. Experts question whether chatbots improve patient outcomes, with concerns about monitoring, liability and whether this addresses underlying care gaps in America's underperforming healthcare system.