Medical Officer Sari Nabulsi, MD, Financial Officer Anita Chou, MHA MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVES
Question: Do you have a go-to order at the cafeteria or favorite thing about the City of Glendale? Dr. Nabulsi: I have a sweet-tooth, and I have discovered the wonderful treats at Porto’s. We are lucky to have them right here in Glendale. Anita: I love the Asian selections available which are rare for a hospital cafeteria! I look forward to Make your Own Udon! Question: Describe the impact a community donor/sponsor can make at Adventist Health Glendale? Dr. Nabulsi: Thanks to the Foundation securing different sources of funding, we have viable pathways for our OR Expansion and advanced technology for our community. Anita: Every dollar and every hour volunteered counts. Healthcare is undergoing significant challenges under the current environment, and we will not be able to be successful without our community donors. Question: What’s your favorite way to relax? Dr. Nabulsi: I love traveling and experiencing new scenery and foods. I also love reading. I’m currently reading The 5 AM Club, it’s an inspiring formula for optimizing your day for increasing productivity and potential. Anita: Spending time with my kids. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Anita Chou and Dr. Nabulsi for sharing their insights and for the leadership they bring to our service area. We are grateful for their commitment and excited for all that lies ahead.
Anita: It is the ethics that drive my decision-making every day. From a Finance perspective, it is not just about being the best stewards in utilizing the resources that we have; it is also to ensure that this is where I would like to have my care to be received for myself or my loved one. Question: What do you see as the hospital’s greatest strengths – and where are our biggest opportunities for growth? Dr. Nabulsi: I recently mentioned to my wife how important the hospital’s community outreach has been. Whether it’s through offering healthcare services at job or health fairs, our medical center often provides a first look at our community members’ health care needs. In today’s challenging climate, it is more important than ever to align with our community’s greatest needs. Anita: The reputation that AHGL has developed over the last 120 years in the community, including the fantastic quality of care, and complete array of services, similar to an academic medical center. Building upon these and without the red tape of academic medical centers is our greatest strength and opportunity for growth. Question: What was the first thing you appreciated most about working at Adventist Health Glendale? Anita: The teamwork and camaraderie of the team here. We all look out for each other and are truly aligned in what we need to do. Question: Do you have a favorite spot outside of your office on campus?
Dr. Nabulsi: The Healing Garden. It’s a wonderful, quiet space to solve a puzzle I might be having in my day and get some fresh air. I often run into a colleague there and strike up a conversation.
Our Adventist Health Glendale and Simi Valley Service Area recently welcomed two new Executive Leaders. Both Anita Chou and Dr. Sari Nabulsi have already begun making meaningful strides in advancing our hospital’s strategic goals and strengthening our commitment to delivering high-quality care and responsible financial stewardship. In an informal Q&A, we learned what makes these exceptional leaders such valuable additions to our executive team. Dr. Sari Nabulsi brings extensive clinical and operational leadership to Adventist Health Glendale and Simi Valley, with a strong commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient experiences. A board-certified pediatrician and experienced Chief Medical Officer, he most recently served at Riverside Community Hospital, where he advanced case management, physician programs, and clinical operations. Previously, he held CMO roles with HCA in Pasadena, Texas, and Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Dr. Nabulsi is fellowship-
teams. Most recently, she served as CFO for St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino within CommonSpirit Health, overseeing financial opera- tions for an 873-bed, two-hospital submarket. Anita previously held system CFO roles at PIH Whittier and Verity Health. She holds a Master of Health Administration from USC and a Bachelor of Science from UC San Diego. Question: How do you ensure that compassion and whole-person care remain at the center of medical & financial decision-making? Dr. Nabulsi: After being in for-profit healthcare, I see first-hand how whole-person care is not just a slogan. Each day I see how the focus and priority here is always patient care. Before I started at Adventist Health, I watched an interview with CEO Kerry Heinrich speaking about the importance of patient safety and care. I wasn’t used to hearing these linguistics. It was the first time I saw a healthcare CEO value patients before profits.
trained in pediatric intensive care and holds an MD, MBA, and PhD, along with certification as a Physician Executive. Anita Chou is a seasoned financial executive with more than 25 years of experience in hospital and health system finance across Southern California. She is excited to partner strategically with leaders at Adventist Health Glendale and Adventist Health Simi Valley, collaborating closely with Revenue Cycle and Managed Care
Anita: The front lobby. I love the coffee cart and the fountain. It truly gives a peaceful location for insightful thinking while enjoying a wonderful cup of coffee!
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