CHRISTUS Spohn CEO announces retirement

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Chief Executive Officer Dr. Osbert Blow is retiring at the end of the month, the hospital system confirmed on Wednesday.

Blow has served as a leader in the health system since 2006, including as leader of the recently demolished CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital. Other roles he held include trauma medical director and president and chief medical officer.

Christus Spohn Health System CEO Dr. Osbert Blow speaks during the Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital decommissioning and blessing ceremony on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Christus Spohn Health System CEO Dr. Osbert Blow speaks during the Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital decommissioning and blessing ceremony on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

"Coming to Corpus Christi continues to be among the best decisions of my life," Blow said in a news release shared Wednesday. "I have been enriched professionally, personally and, most importantly, spiritually. I am grateful for the many hats CHRISTUS has allowed me to wear as a servant leader of the Spohn ministry and very proud of all we have accomplished."

He will step down on Dec. 30, after which CHRISTUS Health Senior Vice President Dom Dominguez will assume the CEO position.

Dominic Dominguez, senior vice president of South Texas health ministries and CEO of Christus Spohn Health System.
Dominic Dominguez, senior vice president of South Texas health ministries and CEO of Christus Spohn Health System.

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