Meet Children’s new CEO, Dr. Patrick Frias, as he shares his story, vision and commitment to patients, families and staff.
Since the 1998 merger that created Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our system has been led by just two CEOs: Jim Tally and Donna Hyland. Jim guided Children's through its first decade before passing the torch to Donna in 2008. Over the next 18 years as CEO, Donna helped transform Children's into one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare systems. Earlier this year, Donna announced her retirement after an extraordinary 40-year career at Children's.
In sharing the news, Donna said one of her top priorities was making sure Children's would be in exceptional hands for the future. She also hinted at "fantastic news" still to come. That news was the appointment of Dr. Patrick Frias as her successor.
A familiar face to many, Patrick previously spent 18 years at Children’s as a pediatric cardiologist and executive leader before serving as CEO of Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.
Just days before his first official day as our CEO—and mere hours after he officially landed back in Atlanta—Patrick sat down with Hope and Will for a candid conversation about leadership, family and the future of Children’s.
Tune in for a warm, personal introduction to the respected leader, admired physician and devoted father of four who’s taking the helm at a pivotal moment in healthcare history.
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