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Dr. Cristy Page Appointed CEO of UNC Health
11/22/2025
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Story summary
- Dr. Cristy Page will become CEO of UNC Health and dean of the UNC School of Medicine, effective November 24, 2025.
- She succeeds Dr. Wesley Burks, who retired after leading the system through the COVID-19 pandemic.
- UNC System President Peter Hans notes that rural health care remains challenging.
- Page's vision is expected to guide UNC Health's strategy.
- UNC Health operates 16 hospitals and employs about 56,000 staff.
