Trinity Health Of New England has announced several leadership appointments that further strengthen clinical and operational leadership across its acute care hospitals.
Husnain Kermalli, MD, MS, has been named Chief Medical Officer at Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Kermalli is a familiar and respected leader across Trinity Health Of New England, having served as Chief Medical Officer at Saint Mary's Hospital since 2021. Many at Saint Francis will also remember him from his earlier role as Associate Director of the Hospitalist Program.
An engaged physician leader who continues to care for patients clinically, Dr. Kermalli brings a strong record of advancing quality, enhancing patient safety, fostering physician engagement and driving clinical excellence. We are excited to welcome him back to Saint Francis in this important leadership role.
As Dr. Kermalli begins his new position, Asha Dhamija, MD, MPH, CHCQM, will step into the role of Chief Medical Officer at Saint Mary's, effective November 9. Dr. Dhamija is another highly respected leader within our organization, having served as Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Medical Center and Johnson Memorial Hospital since 2020.
Known for her focus on quality outcomes, operational performance and patient throughput, Dr. Dhamija combines strong clinical expertise with valuable experience as a physician advisor. We are pleased that she will continue to bring her leadership and vision to our Ministry while maintaining her role as Chief Medical Officer at Johnson.
At Saint Francis and Mount Sinai, Dr. Kermalli will be joined by Shawna Edwards, DNP, RN, who will assume the role of Chief Nursing Officer on November 23. Shawna also comes to Saint Francis from Saint Mary's, where she has served as Chief Nursing Officer for several years. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation.
Throughout her career, Shawna has been a champion for nursing excellence, evidence-based practice and an exceptional patient experience. Her accomplishments include establishing the Graduate Nursing Residency Program at Saint Mary's, and she brings extensive expertise in LEAN principles and professional nursing development.
As Shawna transitions to Saint Francis, Zina Ruban, DNP, RN-BC will serve as Saint Mary's Interim Chief Nursing Officer, helping guide the nursing team while the hospital continues to thoughtfully strengthen its leadership structure.
Husnain Kermalli, MD, MS, has been named Chief Medical Officer at Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital.
Asha Dhamija, MD, MPH, CHCQM has been appointed Chief Medical Officer at Saint Mary's Hospital.
Shawna Edwards, DNP, RN, will assume the role of Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Francis Hospital.