St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Heidi Baur, M.S., R.N., N.E.-B.C., has been appointed Chief Nursing Office at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Heidi brings 20 years of nursing experience to her new role.

Baur joined St. Christopher’s Nursing department as Performance Improvement Coordinator in 2002. During her time at St. Christopher’s, Heidi’s roles have expanded to include Director of Nursing, Oncology, Social Work and Pastoral Care.

Prior to coming to St. Christopher’s, Baur held numerous positions at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C including Performance Improvement Coordinator, Unit Manager and Clinical Manager. Baur also held nursing positions at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York.

Baur received her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University College of Nursing and her master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland University College. She is an active member of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, American Organization of Nurse Executives, and American Nurses Association.

“Heidi’s leadership and nursing qualities will be instrumental in continuing our journey as a Magnet-recognized facility, and providing exceptional care to children from Philadelphia and around the world,” says Bernadette Mangan, chief executive officer.

Since 1875, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has been providing exceptional patient care and advancing new pediatric treatments through research and innovation. Through affiliations with Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine, St. Christopher’s is a teaching hospital helping to train the next generation of professionals in pediatric medicine.

The 189-bed hospital is committed to delivering high quality family- and patient-centered care to children from throughout the Philadelphia area and around the world. Its highly acclaimed programs include its Cystic Fibrosis Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as well as its Burn Center, which is the only dedicated pediatric burn center in the area. In 2009 St. Christopher’s achieved Magnet status, which is one of the nation's highest forms of recognition for nursing excellence.

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is part of the Tenet Health System. To learn more about St. Christopher’s, visit www.stchristophershospital.com.