Marlow Levy Appointed President of Saint Francis Hospital
August 20, 2024
Wilmington, Del. — August 20, 2024 — Saint Francis Hospital, a distinguished member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlow Levy, RN, MBA, FACHE, as its new president.
Levy joins Saint Francis Hospital from Baptist Health System in Jacksonville, Fla., where he held the position of vice president of operations and system leader for laboratory, environmental health, and protective services. His extensive experience spans several high-profile roles at leading health systems across the country, including the Mayo Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Sentara Health, and Kaiser Permanente.
“After a comprehensive national search, we are thrilled to welcome Marlow to lead Saint Francis Hospital,” said James Woodward, president and CEO of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. “Marlow’s clinical expertise and his commitment to our mission of serving the underserved make him the perfect choice to guide our hospital into the future.”
A United States Navy veteran, Levy earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hampton University in Hampton, Va. He also holds a Master of Science in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School of Business and Public Policy in Monterey, Ca., and a Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Marlow Levy Saint Francis New President. Submitted Photo.
“As I assume this role, I am reminded that leadership is not about being in charge, but about caring for those in your charge,” said Levy. “The Wilmington community resonates deeply with me, reminiscent of the community where I grew up. I am eager to serve and lead here.”
Levy’s commitment to community service is evident through his extensive volunteer work with organizations such as 5000 Role Models, Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, and the American Heart Association. His passion for partnering with smaller nonprofits, like “Bridge the Gap” – Community Garden, highlights his dedication to making a meaningful impact in the communities he serves.
Levy will officially begin his role at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic on September 4, 2024. In addition to leading Saint Francis Hospital, he will also serve as president of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pa. Levy and his family are relocating from Jacksonville, Fla., and look forward to becoming active members of the local community.
About Saint Francis Hospital
Founded in 1924, Saint Francis Hospital is committed to its Catholic-health core values of reverence, stewardship, integrity, justice, and a deep commitment to the underserved. Located in Wilmington, Del., the 175-bed hospital offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services and a robust primary care network. Known for having the shortest ER wait time in New Castle County, Del., Saint Francis is also designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the state and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The hospital provides basic life support EMS for Wilmington, Del., and partners with Nemours Children’s Hospital for Level II neonatology care, and with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals for maternal-fetal medicine. Saint Francis is part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, which includes other notable regional hospitals.
About Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is a regional health system that includes Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pa.; Nazareth Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia; Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Del.; and St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa. Together, these institutions deliver compassionate, high-quality care in alignment with the Gospel’s spirit. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. The system also offers PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and home health programs, extending its mission to serve communities across the region.