Anthony Campagna named CEO of Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center
Anthony “Tony” Campagna has been named CEO at Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center. His first day on the job was Oct. 10.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tony into his new role as CEO at Meyersdale” said William Caldwell, market president of Conemaugh Health System, of which Meyersdale is a part.
“Tony is a phenomenal healthcare leader and brings to Meyersdale a wealth of talent and experience through his strong operational background, clinical expertise and local understanding of the region.
"He has been an integral part of the Conemaugh team for 40 years, and we are excited to recognize and support his professional growth and development through this new leadership opportunity within Conemaugh Health System.”
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A native of Johnstown, Campagna earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and master’s degree in business administration from St. Francis University in Loretto.
"I was always interested in science, in particular microbiology. In college I took all the microbiology courses they offered," Campagna said in an email. "Clinical microbiology or the hospital was a great application for that education."
Career advancement
After he graduated from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s medical technology program, Campagna began his career at Conemaugh.
"I began my healthcare career as a medical technologist in the clinical laboratory at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown in 1981. During my time in the microbiology lab, I worked with clinical specimens identifying the microorganisms causing infection and provided susceptibilities to antibiotics to the physicians for proper treatment of the infection. I also taught microbiology to our medical technology students and nursing students over my career at Memorial."
Campagna said during his 40 years at Memorial, he advanced in his career from medical technologist, to supervisor in microbiology, to laboratory director, to executive director responsible for a number of departments including the emergency room and imaging services and then to vice president of ancillary, post-acute and support services, which included the same areas as before plus facilities, construction, dietary, housekeeping, security, property management, rehab services, employee health office, wellness and emergency management.
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Through this role, he oversaw the construction and opening of Conemaugh’s three outpatient centers — East Hills, Ebensburg and Somerset.
“In addition to his unique combination of operational and clinical experience, Tony brings Meyersdale a genuine commitment to our patients and community,” said Doug Bell, chairman of the Conemaugh Board of Trustees.
“We’re excited to see what Meyersdale will achieve with Tony at the helm and to partner with him to create the next chapter in its future.”
Why Meyersdale?
What made Campagna decide to go to Meyersdale's medical facility?
"During my time at Memorial, I had worked with the facility at Meyersdale on many occasions and found the organization and people top notch and interested in making the health care in the community great," he said.
"When the position became available, I felt it would be a natural step in my career and offer me the opportunity to work with a great group of people dedicated to making the community healthier."
He said Meyersdale Medical Center has just been named “2022 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital” out of more than 1,700 Critical Access Hospitals in the country by the National Rural Heath Association.
"The award was based on the great quality results achieved by the organization," he said.
"Proof of the great work done in Meyersdale. I am excited to be part of this team. This is truly a wonderful group of people dedicated to providing high quality health care in Meyersdale. Everyone here at the hospital has been very welcoming to me and have made me feel comfortable coming into a new environment with all new colleagues."
Campagna is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and is actively engaged in the community as a member of the Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. He has served as president of the West Suburban Little League and as president of the Westmont Hilltop Football and Basketball Boosters.
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Goals for Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center
His goals while he is at Conemaugh Meyersdale include:
Maintain the great quality results that the organization has been recognized for on a national level.
Work with primary care providers to continue to offer great care in Meyersdale and bring specialists to the area to meet needs identified by the providers.
Provide outpatient care at Meyersdale Medical Center so that residents do not have to travel for testing.
Grow the surgical capabilities to provide services the community needs.
Support the community as the largest employer in Meyersdale
“I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside these amazing people and continue serving the healthcare needs of this region,” said Campagna.
“Meyersdale has a rich history of providing quality care to the people of the Laurel Highlands, and I look forward to our next chapter as we continue to seek new and greater ways to advance our mission of Making Communities Healthier.”
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Conemaugh Meyersdale names new CEO
