WVU Medicine Children’s senior leadership team announced

Last month, the organization broke ground on a $150-million WVU Medicine Children’s tower – a facility and program that will revolutionize the care of women and children in West Virginia and the region.

“It’s an exciting project, one that is really starting to take shape,” according to WVU Medicine-West Virginia University Health System President and CEO Albert L. Wright, Jr., who recently announced some leadership changes to support this effort.

Phil Saul, MD, will continue to serve as the physician leader of the Women’s and Children’s signature program. Amy Bush will join the leadership team as chief operating officer of WVU Medicine Children’s, and Cheryl Jones will serve as the chief nursing officer.

“Phil is a visionary and has been steadfast in his desire to build a free-standing children’s hospital to meet the growing demand for our services,” said Wright. “That vision is turning into a reality, thanks to his leadership.

“Phil will be focused on meeting our mission to improve the health and wellness of the women and children of this state through program development,” Wright continued. “He’ll also be working closely with the WVU Foundation and dedicated to raising $60 million, the funds necessary to complete the new tower, which is scheduled to open in 2020.”

Bush will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of WVU Medicine Children’s, including oversight of the construction of the new tower.

“She’s a great fit for this role, as she has already had a dramatic impact on some of our other signature services,” said Wright. “Amy is an exceptional leader and is involved with just about every aspect of WVU Medicine; this organizational familiarity will allow her to excel in her new position.”

Bush will continue to serve as the vice president responsible for supporting both Surgical Services and Radiology. She’ll also continue to support the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute until the new WVU Medicine Children’s tower opens.

Jones has worked at WVU Medicine since 1986. She has been with WVU Medicine Children’s since 2004.

“Cheryl is dedicated to this organization,” said Wright. “She has the knowledge, experience, and attitude to help us continue to move the program forward. She is, in many ways, the ‘glue’ that makes WVU Medicine Children’s so special.

"This is a strong leadership team, one with an exceptional group of physicians, nurses, and staff supporting the program,” Wright added. “Together, they will continue to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The future is bright.”