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[email protected] KALEIDA HEALTH NAMES NEW SYSTEM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 16, 2014) – Jamal A. Ghani, MBA, MHA today was named executive vice president and system chief operating officer for Kaleida Health. Ghani comes to Buffalo from the Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he served as the chief executive administrative officer. Cleveland Clinic Florida, located in Weston, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Parkland, Florida is part of the world renowned Cleveland Clinic. “We are very proud to have Jamal join our team,” said Jody Lomeo, president & CEO of Kaleida Health. “He will bring a national perspective to the organization, helping align our operations, improve quality of care, as well as patient satisfaction. Having a Cleveland Clinic alumnus like Jamal will be great for Kaleida Health and the patients we serve.” As system chief operating officer, Ghani will be responsible for the growth, development and leadership over Kaleida Health’s operating divisions, including its four hospitals, the Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York, long term care, as well as its ambulatory network. Prior to his appointment at the Cleveland Clinic, Ghani was the president of Metro Health Systems in Wyoming, Michigan. Metro Health includes Metro Health Hospital, a major teaching osteopathic hospital affiliated with Michigan State University as well as 17 neighborhood physician offices, certified medical homes, located throughout West Michigan, a Cancer Center developed in partnership with the University of Michigan’s Department of Radiation Oncology, plus joint ventures with other healthcare providers.