DALLAS, Texas – Erin Blair has been named president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney after having served in many roles at the medical center, including interim president.
"Erin is a thoughtful leader with sound principles," said Jerri Garison, region president of Baylor Scott & White Health in North Texas. "She was instrumental in opening Baylor Scott & White – McKinney in 2012 and has helped the medical center grow over the years to serve even more in our community. I have no doubt she will continue her exemplary leadership as president."
Blair joined Baylor Scott & White in 2011 as an administrative fellow and served as director of professional services before being promoted to vice president of operations. Blair has been a driving force in growing Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney, including launching and advancing many of the hospital's key service lines, including oncology, orthopedics, and digestive disease care.
"Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney has always been my ‘home base' and very close to my heart," said Blair. "With humility and immense gratitude, I look forward to carrying on the legacy of Baylor Scott & White and furthering the service of our McKinney campus within the community."
Blair earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Baylor University and her Master of Science in healthcare administration from Trinity University. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is working toward her FACHE certification.
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
