Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
After an extensive national search, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center selected Dr. Dennis Cunningham as the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Cunningham will report directly to the President of the Medical Center, Alec Grabowski. The Chief Medical Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. He will be responsible for advancing clinical excellence and overseeing quality initiatives to drive consistent clinical performance and standardized practices across the organization. Additional Key responsibilities will include leading performance analysis of clinical quality metrics, identifying and prioritizing opportunities for improvement, and serving as a strategic advisor on physician-related matters. In collaboration with Medical Directors, Dr. Cunningham will also contribute to the recruitment, engagement, and performance management of physicians, aligning medical staff operations with Human Resources strategies.
Our sincere congratulations to Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Prior to joining OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Dr. Cunningham served as Chief Medical Officer for Ascension SE Wisconsin, overseeing the Elmbrook and St. Joseph campuses in Milwaukee, WI. In this role, he provided clinical leadership for quality, safety, and length-of-stay initiatives and guided the Medical Executive Committee to ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation. Before that, he led system-wide infection prevention efforts and served as Chief Medical Officer for several hospitals within the McLaren Health Care system.
Dr. Cunningham earned his Bachelor of Science from Ursinus College, Doctor of Medicine from Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, and his Master of Health Administration from Ohio University.
OSF Saint Anthony is part of OSF HealthCare, a 17-hospital system serving Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a simple Mission: to serve with the greatest care and love. With 242 licensed beds, OSF Saint Anthony is known for being the first and longest-certified comprehensive stroke center and the only burn unit in northern Illinois outside of Chicago.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. We look forward to the continued success of both Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF SAMC!