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Tarek Salaway Appointed New CEO of OHSU Health

11/26/2025

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Tarek Salaway is the new CEO of OHSU Health, effective December 15, with oversight of OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and outpatient clinics.
Salaway has nearly 30 years of health care leadership experience, including three master's degrees from the University of Washington.
He previously served as a senior vice president at Kaiser Permanente in California.
The appointment followed a year-long search after Dr. John Hunter's departure in June 2024.

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Tarek Salaway is the new CEO of OHSU Health, effective December 15, with oversight of OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and outpatient clinics.
Salaway has nearly 30 years of health care leadership experience, including three master's degrees from the University of Washington.
He previously served as a senior vice president at Kaiser Permanente in California.
The appointment followed a year-long search after Dr. John Hunter's departure in June 2024.