McLaren Central Michigan Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Kelly DeBolt, BSN, RN, to lead nursing team of over 100 at hospital

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

McLaren Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant has named Kelly DeBolt, BSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. Ms. DeBolt will lead a team of more than 100 nurses at the hospital, joining from her previous role as CEO of Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

Why it matters

The chief nursing officer is a critical leadership position that oversees nursing operations, patient care, and clinical outcomes at the hospital. Ms. DeBolt's appointment signals McLaren's commitment to strengthening its nursing leadership and providing high-quality care to the Mount Pleasant community.

The details

Kelly DeBolt has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, starting as a bedside nurse and later serving in various leadership roles including clinical support, risk management, and operations. Prior to joining McLaren Central Michigan, she spent the past four years as CEO of Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw.

  • Ms. DeBolt was appointed as chief nursing officer on February 19, 2026.

The players

Kelly DeBolt

A registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including leadership roles ranging from clinical support to risk management and operations. She was recently appointed as the new chief nursing officer at McLaren Central Michigan.

McLaren Central Michigan

A hospital located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan that is part of the McLaren Health Care system.

Select Specialty Hospital

A hospital in Saginaw, Michigan where Ms. DeBolt previously served as CEO for the past four years.

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The takeaway

Ms. DeBolt's appointment as chief nursing officer at McLaren Central Michigan underscores the hospital's commitment to strengthening its nursing leadership and providing high-quality patient care to the local community. Her extensive experience in various healthcare roles will be valuable in leading the hospital's nursing team.