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About Jewish Hospital
Jewish Hospital was the first Jewish hospital in the United States, established in 1850 as a result of the cholera epidemic and the need to treat poor Jews in Cincinnati. Today, Jewish Hospital provides care to people of every race, ethnicity and religious belief. In 1997, the hospital moved from its original location in Avondale to its current home in Kenwood. Jewish Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital that has world-class services conveniently located in Cincinnati’s northeast suburbs.
Jewish Hospital was named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® in the category of teaching hospitals by Evanston, Ill.-based Solucient®, the nation's leading source of health care information products in 2006. This distinctive honor is bestowed upon just 100 hospitals every year, recognizing excellence in health care.
It was the very first hospital in Southwest Ohio to perform open-heart surgery in a suburban location; this program now has more than 35 years of experience. Jewish provides the full spectrum of cardiovascular care, including angiograms, angioplasty and drug-eluting stents.
The Jewish Hospital Joint Replacement Center is an international leader in orthopedic services. In 2005, the world’s first computer-assisted operating room for orthopedic surgery opened at Jewish. The hospital was also the first in the region to perform Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, a remarkable new alternative to total hip replacement for younger, active patients. The Jewish Hospital Joint Replacement Center performs more total joint surgeries than any other hospital in Greater Cincinnati.
Jewish Hospital also has the only adult bone marrow transplant program in the Tristate area. The hospital is among the nation's best in this field, participating in advanced clinical trials as well as providing new chances at life for patients with leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and a host of other diseases. The bone marrow transplant program received accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). FACT accredits bone marrow transplant programs that have demonstrated an exceptional level of quality patient care.
The Jewish Hospital Cholesterol Center is an internationally renowned program for the research and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with cholesterol; it has been the source of numerous groundbreaking research programs throughout its history, and treats patients from all over the world.
Rest assured that when you visit us, you’re receiving the very best of care. Jewish Hospital, with 200 beds, is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Leadership
Steve Holman, MHA
President & CEO
Steve Holman is the President and CEO of The Jewish Hospital. Prior to joining The Jewish Hospital’s team in 2011, Steve held the position of Vice President of Planning and System Services at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.
Steve also held the position of Clinical Vice President, overseeing Perioperative and Support Services at Advocate Bromenn, and he was the Administrator/CEO of Eureka Community Hospital for 11 years.
Steve holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College in New York, and an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology.
Kathy Smith, RN, MSN
Vice President, Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer
Kathy Smith, RN, MSN is the Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Services at The Jewish Hospital.
Kathy earned a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She has been a member of The Jewish Hospital team since 1989, starting at the Burnet Avenue location, where she managed two nursing units. After the hospital moved to Kenwood in 1997, Kathy oversaw a variety of nursing units and was appointed Director of Patient Services in 2005.
In her role, Kathy oversees the division of patient services, including all nurses, and contributes to the hospital’s quality and patient experience goals.
Donald L. Wayne, M.D.
Vice President of Medical Affairs
Dr. Wayne is a graduate of the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School and completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Wayne began his private practice in1988 and became the Medical Director of Cardiology at The Jewish Hospital in 1990.
In his role as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Wayne is instrumental in the success of The Jewish Hospital by leading key quality initiatives and supporting the medical staff in its work to ensure excellence in care for its patients.
Dr. Wayne was also President of The Jewish Hospital Medical Staff from 2008–2010 and currently serves as its past president. He also sees patients as a private practice cardiologist.
