Dignity Health Appoints New President for Dominican, Sequoia Hospitals

Christine McSweeney to lead operations and strategic growth at two California hospitals

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:06pm

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Dignity Health has named Christine McSweeney as the new president of both Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz and Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California. McSweeney, who previously served as president of Holy Cross Hospital in Utah, will start in her new role on April 13 and oversee operations and strategic growth at the two facilities.

Why it matters

The appointment of a new hospital president is significant as it signals Dignity Health's commitment to providing strong leadership and continued excellence at these two important community healthcare providers on California's Central Coast.

The details

McSweeney will take over for Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz, who served as Dominican Hospital's president/CEO for nearly 20 years. During her almost three-year tenure leading Holy Cross Hospital in Utah, McSweeney helped the facility earn recognition as a Leapfrog Top General Hospital and a top 5% hospital for quality and safety from Healthgrades.

  • McSweeney's first day as president of Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals will be April 13, 2026.
  • Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz's last day as Dominican Hospital president/CEO is Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Christine McSweeney

The new president of Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz and Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California. She previously served as president of Holy Cross Hospital in Utah.

Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz

The outgoing president/CEO of Dominican Hospital, a position she has held for nearly 20 years.

BJ Predum

The Central Coast market president for Dignity Health, the parent organization of Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals.

Dignity Health

A nonprofit network of more than 9,000 physicians, 35,000 employees, 29 acute care hospitals and more than 200 care-centers across California.

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What they’re saying

“I am honored and excited to join Dignity Health's California Region and lead these two distinguished Hospitals. I am deeply committed to continuing the excellent work already underway at both facilities and working collaboratively with our dedicated caregivers, staff, and the communities we serve. I look forward to building on the strong foundations here and contributing to the health and well-being of the Central Coast.”

— Christine McSweeney, Incoming President, Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals

“We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Christine to our California Region. Christine's exceptional leadership, commitment to quality, and ability to foster strong teams make her the ideal person to guide Sequoia and Dominican Hospitals forward, ensuring continued excellence and delivering the highest benefit to our patients and communities.”

— BJ Predum, Central Coast Market President, Dignity Health

What’s next

McSweeney will begin her new role as president of Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals on April 13, 2026, taking over for the retiring Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz.

The takeaway

The appointment of Christine McSweeney as the new president of Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals signals Dignity Health's commitment to providing strong leadership and continued excellence at these two important community healthcare providers on California's Central Coast. McSweeney's track record of driving quality, safety, and collaborative teamwork makes her well-suited to build on the strong foundations at both facilities.