Raffoul, John — Adventist Health White Memorial

Raffoul, John — Adventist Health White Memorial. John Raffoul

President

Adventist Health White Memorial

THE LATEST: In November, Adventist Health White Memorial became the first hospital in Los Angeles County to earn the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. In August, the hospital was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance in three areas: treatment of heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as geriatrics. Raffoul has also participated in several Adventist Health medical mission trips, including last year to Montemorelos in Northern Mexico.

BACKGROUND: Raffoul was named president of Adventist Health in 2015, overseeing the 353-bed teaching hospital that serves more than 245,000 patients annually. He joined White Memorial in 1984 as an accountant, rising through the ranks to serve as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. During his tenure at White Memorial, he has helped develop the medical center's code of business ethics and guiding principles and oversaw the medical center&s $250 million seismic upgrade.

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