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Sisters of Mercy Health System Names Vice Presidents

St. Louis (July 28, 2009) – The Sisters of Mercy Health System (Mercy) has named the following individuals to the position of vice president, effective immediately.

Rene Crosswhite has been named vice president, financial analytics and planning. She previously served as chief of performance management.     

Elaine Moore has been named vice president, leadership development, effective August 9. She most recently served as chief administrative officer for Mercy’s information services division.

Nikki Viner has been named vice president, market development. She previously served as managing director in real estate/development for FedEx/Kinkos in Dallas. Viner holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting/business administration from Friends University in Wichita, Kan.

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About Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy Health System (Mercy) operates hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, health plans and related health and human services in a seven-state area including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Its members include 19 acute care hospitals providing more than 4,000 licensed beds, two heart hospitals, a managed care subsidiary (Mercy Health Plans), physician practices, outpatient care facilities, home health programs, skilled nursing services and long-term care facilities. Services are provided by approximately 31,000 co-workers and 4,600 physicians who are employed or practice at Mercy facilities. Mercy is the 8th largest Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. based on net patient service revenue. It is sponsored by Mercy Health Ministry, an entity established by the Catholic Church to oversee the healing ministry and Catholic identity of Mercy. For more information, visit www.mercy.net.    

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