Jim Andrews has been named CEO and president of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, according to a Monday announcement from the Browns Mills-based health care resource center. Andrews succeeds Joseph Chirichella, who led Deborah Heart and Lung Center with distinction for many years.
Chirichella will assume the role of president emeritus.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jim to the Deborah family,” Barbara George Johnson, chair, board of trustees, at Deborah, said. “Jim is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of health care and a commitment to patient-centered care. We are confident that, under his leadership, Deborah will continue to build on its legacy of excellence.”
With over two decades of experience in health care leadership and a proven track record of driving strategic growth, enhancing patient care and fostering innovation, Andrews joins Deborah from RWJBarnabas Health, where he served as senior vice president for the Heart & Vascular and Neuroscience service lines. His leadership has been marked by achievements in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and service line integration.
“I am honored and excited to join Deborah Heart and Lung Center as its next president and CEO,” Andrews said. “Deborah has a storied history of excellence in cardiovascular and pulmonary care, and I am committed to leading this incredible institution into its next chapter of growth and innovation. I look forward to working with the talented team at Deborah to continue delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.”
