Chris Coruna, RN, is the new Chief Nursing Officer for CareWell Health

“I am thrilled to announce that Chris Coruna is taking on the role of Chief Nursing Officer at CareWell Health Medical Center,” said Paige Dworak, CEO of CareWell Health Medical Center. “CareWell Health is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. With 30 years of experience, Chris will be instrumental in leading our nurses and team members through this challenging time to elevate the standard of care and enhance the patient experience.”

Chris Coruna most recently served as CareWell Health’s Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Since joining the organization in March 2019, Chris has been an integral member of the leadership team. Under Chris’ leadership, CareWell Health’s clinical teams made significant progress over the past year advancing the quality of care provided. The organization saw overall improvements in patient experience, infection rates and quality outcomes.

Prior to joining CareWell Health, Chris served in leadership positions at several of New York’s leading hospitals. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marian College, his Master of Science from Pace University, and his Master of Healthcare Administration from Seton Hall University.

CareWell Health Medical Center is a boutique community hospital serving Essex County, a place where every patient is family. Formerly known as East Orange General Hospital, we are the sole independent, acute care hospital in Essex County – and deeply proud to be the cornerstone of care here for almost 120 years. We are part of this community’s fabric and its future as the largest private employer in East Orange. Our services include behavioral health, women’s health, family health, emergency medicine, same-day surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, physical rehabilitation, lab and pathology services, wound care, weight loss support and many more. At CareWell Health, we’re in this together. To learn more, please visit: carewellhealth.org.