04/02/2026
Today, Tom Engels, Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Margaret Bush, HRSA Chief of Staff, visited SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, where they met with SSM Health St. Louis Region leaders to learn more about the exceptional care we provide to patients across the region. During his visit, Engels toured our advanced Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Long-Acting Injectables clinics and engaged in thoughtful discussion about SSM Health's continued efforts to expand access to high quality care.
We also wish to recognize our incredible SSM Health leaders including:
• Jeremy Fotheringham, President of the SSM Health St. Louis and Southern Illinois Region
• Kim Henrichsen, President of SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis
• Kelly Baumer, Chief Operating Officer for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis
• Dr. Hossain Marandi, President of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and System Vice President for Pediatric Services
• Donna Spears, SSM Health St. Louis Region Administrator for Women's Health
• Amber Wood, SSM Health System Vice President of Clinical Education and Clinical Placement
• Michael Richards, SSM Health System Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy
Each of these leaders spoke at length about the important work SSM Health is doing to advance care for those who need it most. Thank you to HRSA for spending time with us today and thank you to our dedicated leaders whose continued efforts are improving care quality, outcomes, and access for patients and families across our communities.