Rita Bunch
Erlanger announces the appointment of Rita Bunch as vice president and chief executive officer of Erlanger East and Erlanger North Hospitals, effective Oct. 14.
Officials said, "In this role, Rita will lead the strategic growth and development of services at both facilities, continuing Erlanger’s commitment to providing high-quality care to the community. Rita brings with her a wealth of experience from her previous role at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., where she served as president.
During her tenure, she successfully opened new locations, strengthened key services and spearheaded a major restructuring of the hospital’s emergency department, significantly expanding its treatment capacity."
“We are excited to welcome Rita to the Erlanger team. Rita's proven track record of leadership and innovation, particularly in expanding services and improving patient care, aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional healthcare to our community,” said Tyler Winks, Erlanger’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.” “We look forward to the fresh perspectives and strategic vision she will bring as we continue to grow and enhance services at both hospitals.”
Ms. Bunch will be based in Chattanooga at Erlanger East Hospital and will work to enhance services and advance patient care across both Erlanger East and North Hospitals.