President and CEO Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, to leave Huntington Health

Huntington Health President and CEO, Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, has made the difficult decision to leave the organization to focus on her family after eight years of leading the organization.

Dr. Morgan has been an unwavering force of leadership and compassion, guiding Huntington through pivotal moments since she arrived in September of 2017. She worked closely with the Huntington board of directors to identify a long-term partner to ensure Huntington’s sustainability for generations to come. The affiliation with Cedars-Sinai has provided Huntington with greater stability and resources, including a new electronic health records system, a broader outpatient footprint for key specialty services and access to the expertise, research and innovations available through a world-class health system.

Dr. Morgan’s leadership was never more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic, which presented the hospital with unprecedented health and safety challenges. Her unshakable and reassuring presence provided the foundation for Huntington to swiftly adapt and protect our workforce and secure hospital resources so we could serve our community through a dire and unpredictable period.

Dr. Morgan’s leadership was evidenced again after the devastation of the Eaton Fire, which greatly affected Huntington Health staff and patients, including Dr. Morgan, who has been displaced from her own home. Under Dr. Morgan’s leadership, Huntington became a safe haven of care and support for many in need, prioritizing vulnerable patients and mobilizing resources for staff members who were impacted by the fires.

 “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Morgan for her tireless efforts to elevate the care we provide to our patients and for Huntington’s cherished place in our community,” said Paul Johnson, chair of the Huntington board of directors. “We wish her much success.”

Dr. Morgan will be departing before the end of the calendar year.  Huntington’s board of directors will commence a search for a new president and CEO to continue building on the organization’s longtime commitment to accessible healthcare.

“We support Dr. Morgan in this decision and remain forever grateful for her contributions,” said Peter L. Slavin, MD, president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System. “We take comfort in knowing that Dr. Morgan is taking time to be with those she holds dearest.”