HOUSTON -- (July 31, 2007) -- Donna K. Sollenberger, a nationally recognized leader in health care administration, will lead Baylor College of Medicine's first College-owned hospital. Her appointment as chief executive officer of the Baylor Clinic and Hospital and executive vice president of BCM was announced today.

Donna K. Sollenberger

"Donna Sollenberger was our No. 1 choice to fill this critically important role for the College," said Dr. Peter G. Traber, BCM president and CEO. "Her extensive background in health care leadership and strong ties to the Houston community will ensure the successful implementation of our vision for the future, delivering personalized medicine through the Baylor Clinic and Hospital."

Sollenberger currently serves as president and CEO of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. Her appointment at BCM is effective Oct. 22.

"I am delighted to be joining such a prestigious institution as Baylor College of Medicine. The College's strong national standing, its exceptional science and culture of innovation, and its unwavering commitment to providing patient-centered care were particularly attractive," said Sollenberger. "While I am leaving the incredibly caring and future-thinking environment at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, I embrace the opportunity to help build the future of health care at Baylor. It is, in many ways, a return 'home' since I both worked there and have family who live in Houston. This community has always been generously supportive and demonstrated great compassion to my family and me. My husband, Kent, and I are looking forward to reconnecting with our many friends and colleagues."

Under her leadership, UW Hospital and Clinics received many national honors, including recognition as one of Solucient's Top 100 Hospitals in 2003, 2005 and 2007 and a Top 100 Heart Hospital in 2006 and 2007. During her tenure, the system was named as a top performer in quality and accountability, outpatient diabetes care and outpatient orthopedic care by the University Health System Consortium, one of the "100 Most Wired Hospitals in America" multiple times, and one of the Top 100 Integrated Health Networks. Earlier this year, Sollenberger was selected as one of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

Prior to joining UW in 1999, Sollenberger served as executive vice president and CEO of City of Hope, vice president for hospital and clinics at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and chief administrative officer – surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

BCM announced its plans to build a comprehensive adult heath care campus, the Baylor Clinic and Hospital, last year. The campus, which will include an in-patient hospital, outpatient clinics and research and education components, will open in 2010.

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