Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Leadership WHEN THE trustees of All Children's Hospital contacted the leadership of Johns Hopkins Medicine about joining the health system, Ron Peterson envisioned great possibilities. He was an early champion and advocate for how the addition of a great community children's hospital could expand the mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine while making the Johns Hopkins standard of pediatric care available to a large new group of children. Mr. Peterson, who served Johns Hopkins for more than 44 years, oversaw the April 2011 integration of the hospital into Johns Hopkins Medicine, appointed Jonathan Ellen, M.D., as president and CEO in 2012 and helped unveil the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital name in 2016, highlighting the organization's role as the third academic health center in the Johns Hopkins Health System. Now, Mr. Peterson is retiring following two decades as president of the health system and executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine. "Ron's spirit and vision for how we could integrate Johns Hopkins All Children's into this preeminent family have been remarkable," says Ellen, also vice dean and professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "His respect, responsiveness and reassurance as we moved forward these past six years in embracing this mission have been integral to our development." Mr. Peterson and fellow advocates, former Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dean Edward Miller, M.D., and Johns Hopkins Children's Center physician-in-chief George Dover, M.D., envisioned a new graduate medical program on the Florida campus, and within months of signing the integration agreement, leaders began developing an innovative new pediatric residency program in St. Petersburg. "Creation of a totally new training program is one of the most tangible milestones," Mr. Peterson says. "e program was created de novo to recognize the needs of contemporary learners." e inaugural class of residents graduated in June 2017, and the organization already has added a number of fellowship programs. Mr. Peterson also cites the creation of four institutes (focused on heart, cancer/blood disorders, brain protection sciences and maternal-fetal-neonatal health), which foster collaboration among specialists by uniting clinical care, education and research, as a key milestone. Mr. Peterson believes Johns Hopkins All Children's approach will allow it to continue to grow in its impact. "I expect we'll see it become a major regional provider with influence over a growing number of children through the impact of outreach locations, networks and affiliations with community hospitals," he says. "In my interactions with trustees and staff at Johns Hopkins All Children's, I have seen tremendous dedication to the patients, families and the community, including a longstanding commitment to advocacy as part of the organization's mission. is commitment to excellence will enable Johns Hopkins All Children's to flourish. e progress of the past six years and a very promising future tell an impressive story." Commitment to excellence will enable Johns Hopkins All Children's to flourish. e progress of the past six years and a very promising future tell an impressive story. —RONALD PETERSON, RETIRING PRESIDENT OF JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH SYSTEM Ronald Peterson's list of accomplishments as leader of the Johns Hopkins Health System includes bringing a Florida pediatric leader into the fold. A Legacy of Leadership. APromising Future. " " six years and a very promising future " six years and a very promising future The legacy of Ronald Peterson, left, as longtime president of the Johns Hopkins Health System includes expansion to Florida where Jonathan Ellen, M.D., now leads Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. 18 Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital | HopkinsAllChildrens.org

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