Here’s what you should know:
1. Ms. Ruiz was most recently MemorialCare Long Beach (Calif.) Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach (Calif.) vice president of strategy and business development.
2. She was also Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates’ vice president of operations.
3. Ms. Ruiz said, “I’m excited about joining Saddleback Medical Center’s exceptional physicians, employees, volunteers and donors who have an extraordinary commitment to excellence and passion for service.”
4. Saddleback Medical Center CEO Marcia Manker said, “Kelli is an outstanding executive with substantial experience in hospitals, outpatient and community-based healthcare settings. We look forward to the opportunities Kelli’s leadership will bring.”
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