PIH Health Appoints Irena Zuanic as Chief Operating Officer of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Zuanic expands leadership role while continuing to serve as Chief Nursing Officer
Whittier, Calif. (March 4, 2026) – In her role as COO and CNO, Zuanic oversees all inpatient nursing units, emergency services, perioperative and perinatal services, inpatient dialysis, physical and occupational therapy, and hospital operations. She also provides executive oversight for key ancillary departments including cardiology, catheterization lab, radiology and interventional radiology, respiratory services, neurology operations, and physical medicine.
“Since PIH Health acquired PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital in 2019, Irena Zuanic has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong ability to meet the evolving needs of the organization,” said PIH Health President and Chief Executive Officer James R. West. “She brings a level of passion and commitment that will be invaluable as she takes on oversight of ancillary services.”
Zuanic joined PIH Health in May 2019 as CNO of Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. In December 2019, that hospital was acquired by PIH Health and Zuanic transitioned to the role of CNO of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Her expertise spans the full scope of nursing practice, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and a proven commitment to education and professionalism in nursing. Prior to joining PIH Health and Good Samaritan Hospital, Zuanic held roles at organizations including St. Francis Medical Center, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, and Centinela Hospital. Zuanic holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of Dundee, Scotland; a Masters of Science in nursing and nursing administration from the University of Phoenix; a Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center; and a Doctorate Degree in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix.
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PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, over 30 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, X,
