Christopher J. Burdon Appointed Vice President and Executive Director, Southwest Community Health Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Caroline Fienga
Interactive Media & Public Relations Specialist
440-816-6723 (office)
216-299-7727 (cell)
cfienga@swgeneral.com

Christopher J. Burdon Appointed Vice President and Executive Director,
Southwest Community Health Foundation

Middleburg Heights, OH (Monday, May 13, 2019) – Southwest General is pleased to announce that Christopher J. Burdon has accepted the positon of vice president and executive director, Southwest Community Health Foundation.

Prior to joining Southwest General, Burdon served in various development roles for University Hospitals from 2012 to present. Most recently, he served as the regional development director for four regional Medical Centers serving western Ohio. Burdon has a proven track record of fund-raising in both health care and higher education.

Burdon is credited with raising nearly $18.0 million during his time with University Hospitals. Additionally, he served as the director of Development at The University of Akron from 2008-2012. In this role, he was responsible for the fund-raising program for the College of Business Administration where he consistently exceeded his annual fund-raising goals.

“We are very pleased to welcome Chris to the Southwest General family,” said William A. Young, Jr., president and chief executive officer, Southwest General. “The Southwest Community Health Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the mission and vision of this hospital. Chris’s expertise coupled with his knowledge of the health care industry and dedication to supporting hospital growth, make him a valuable addition to the hospital’s Leadership Team.”

Burdon has a Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration from Ohio University. He resides with his family in Olmsted Falls.

For additional information, and/or to schedule an interview, contact Caroline Fienga, interactive media & public relations specialist, at 440-816-6723 or cfienga@swgeneral.com.

About Southwest Community Health Foundation 
Southwest Community Health Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that became fully operational in 1986. The Foundation centralizes the fundraising efforts of the Southwest Community Health System, the parent corporation of Southwest General Health Center. The Foundation helps to support ongoing growth and development of hospital services, programs and facilities. Foundation leadership includes a committed Board of Trustees and a talented team of non-profit professionals, supported by the work of our dedicated volunteer committees.

About Southwest General
Southwest General is a private, not-for-profit, 350-bed acute care facility located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Founded in 1920, Southwest General is home to nationally recognized physicians with full access to state-of-the-art technology. Southwest General has a deep commitment to providing personalized care and building a healthy future for the patients, families and communities it serves. For more information, visit swgeneral.com or find Southwest General on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.