IU Health Taps New Communications Chief

Karen Stuerenberg named VP and Chief Communications Officer to lead systemwide communications.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Indiana University Health, an academic health system based in Indianapolis, has appointed Karen Stuerenberg as its new Vice President of Communications and Chief Communications Officer. Stuerenberg brings nearly two decades of communications leadership experience to the role and previously served as a consultant for IU Health, supporting systemwide initiatives.

Why it matters

Strong communications leadership is critical for large healthcare systems like IU Health to effectively engage with patients, employees, and the broader community. Stuerenberg's appointment signals IU Health's commitment to elevating its communications capabilities as it continues to grow and evolve.

The details

Stuerenberg officially joined IU Health on February 16, 2026. Prior to this role, she served as a consultant focused on human resources communications for IU Health over the past two years. IU Health is an academic health system based in Indianapolis with over 39,000 employees statewide.

  • Stuerenberg joined IU Health as VP of Communications and Chief Communications Officer on February 16, 2026.

The players

Karen Stuerenberg

The new Vice President of Communications and Chief Communications Officer at Indiana University Health.

Indiana University Health

An academic health system based in Indianapolis with over 39,000 employees statewide.

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The takeaway

Stuerenberg's appointment underscores IU Health's focus on strengthening its communications capabilities to better engage with patients, employees, and the broader community as the health system continues to grow and evolve.