Baggio
currently serves as senior vice president, chief nursing executive and chief
operating officer for Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan. She joined the
organization in 2017. She will succeed Loren Hamel, M.D., who is retiring at
the end of June.
“Natalie has done
a tremendous job and has been taking on more and more responsibility over the
years. She has demonstrated a commitment to championing innovative ideas that
have improved processes and patient care,” Dr. Elmouchi said. “She cares deeply
about the community.”
Prior
to joining Corewell Health, Baggio served in multiple health care leadership
roles at Mercy Health South in St. Louis, Missouri. Natalie earned a bachelor’s
degree in organizational leadership from Greenville College, a bachelor of
science in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, a master of business
administration from Webster University, and a doctor of nursing practice from
Baylor University. Natalie is currently enrolled in the Johnson & Johnson
Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program.
“I am pleased to
accept this role and honored to continue serving our patients, team members and
the community here at Corewell Health,” Baggio said. “I am incredibly grateful
for the mentorship and guidance from Loren throughout my leadership career. I look
forward to the opportunity to further build upon the strong foundation we have
created together for better health here in Southwest Michigan.”
Dr. Hamel added,
“Corewell Health has benefitted greatly from Natalie’s innovative and
human-centered leadership, and I am so proud of all that she has accomplished.
Natalie cares deeply about our patients and our team members. I am confident in
her ability to further advance health care throughout Southwest Michigan and
build upon our vision for a future where health is simple, affordable,
equitable and exceptional.”
