Medina Healthcare System officially welcomes Billie Bell as their new Chief Executive Officer beginning her new role on June 5th, 2023.

Billie Bell succeeds Janice Simons, who announced her retirement from the Healthcare System in March. Her appointment came after an extensive selection process by the board.

“The Board and I are confident that Billie Bell will continue with the advancements of Medina Healthcare System” Tim Hardt, President of the Medina County Hospital District Board of Directors, continued. “She is a seasoned leader with significant experience working as CNO and we are lucky to have her as our next CEO.”

Billie Bell has served as Medina Healthcare System’s Chief Nursing Officer for the past 7 years. In this role, Billie has focused on building exceptional teams and strategies to deliver high quality care. As one of Medina Healthcare’s most tenured executives, Billie helped advance the system’s growth strategy and clinical initiatives, through service line expansions, a commitment to exceptional patient care, and investments in healthcare technologies. Before joining Medina Healthcare System, Billie spent 2 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as a Senior Manager.

“I am honored to be chosen as the next Chief Executive Officer for Medina Healthcare System,” said Billie Bell. “By working together with my partners and colleagues, I am determined to use my role to build a stronger more cohesive healthcare system for our residents, families, and friends.”