Jesus Delgado joins the Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc., parent company of the hospitals of Community Healthcare System, as Vice President of Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, effective August 13. Delgado will be responsible for strategic planning, directing and managing information technologies for Community Hospital, Munster; St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.
Delgado brings to the healthcare system more than 27 years of information technology experience. He previously served as executive director of IT Operations and Cyber Security at Rush University Medical Center and also as IT Operations team leader for the MacNeal Health Network, both in Chicago.
“As we continue to streamline patient care through the use of electronic medical records and expand on operating efficiencies with innovative medical technologies, Jesus’ extensive experience will complement our already exceptional healthcare team,” said Donald P. Fesko, President and Chief Executive Officer, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. “His strong leadership qualities and background in healthcare infrastructure transformation makes him well-qualified for this position.”
Delgado earned his bachelor of science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry University, a master’s in Information Technology Management from Northwestern University and a doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
For more information about the hospitals of Community Healthcare System, visit comhs.org.
