February 2024

In Service to Our Community

As health care professionals we have dedicated our lives to caring for our community. Our work each day centers around caring for patients with skill and compassion. But for many of you that dedication extends beyond your work day. So many of our physicians, APPs, nurses, and Highland staff are involved in Highland leadership committees, professional organizations and community organizations that help fight poverty, alleviate health care disparities, ensure food security and so much more. That kind of compassion is most likely one of the reasons you turned to health care as a profession and a reason that compels you to do even more. We are grateful to each of you who volunteer your time for these committees and organizations.

Dr. Keely Dwyer-Matzky New Medical Staff President

Keely Dwyer-Matzky, M.D., M.S., was confirmed as President of the Highland Hospital Medical Staff at a meeting in January. Roan Glocker, M.D., will serve as President-elect and Corey Romesser, M.D., as Secretary/Treasurer. Dr. Dwyer-Matzky has served Highland for more than 20 years and became involved in medical staff leadership at the suggestion of Dr. Robert McCann because of her passion for process improvement and engaging with teams for the betterment of the hospital.

Highland Acquires Third Robot

The latest addition to the Highland ORs is the da Vinci Xi from Intuitive which delivers proven capabilities for a wide spectrum of procedures across multiple specialties. The da Vinci Xi is housed in OR 1 and is already in use by general and bariatric surgeons. The equipment offers advanced instrumentation, vision, and features such as Firefly fluorescence imaging and integrated table motion. It is regarded as versatile and flexible, with standardization that can help manage inventory and improve overall OR efficiency. “The addition of the da Vinci Xi is giving greater access to robotic surgery and expanding our capabilities,” said Roan Glocker, M.D., Highland Chief of Surgery. “This equipment improves surgical precision and recovery outcomes.”

Dr. Joshua Zwart Named Chief of Emergency Medicine

Highland Hospital announces the appointment of Joshua Zwart, M.D., FACEP as Highland Hospital’s Chief of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Zwart succeeds Timothy E. Lum, M.D., MPP, FACEP, who stepped down from the position on December 31, 2023, having served as the department’s leader for more than 13 years. 

Cheryl Ryan Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer

Cheryl A. Ryan has been appointed to the pivotal role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Highland.  As CHRO, Ryan serves as part of the hospital’s senior leadership team and is responsible for the development and implementation of Highland’s human resources strategy. Ryan’s career experience comprises more than 30 years of progressively responsible leadership in Human Resources at the Xerox Corporation, where she most recently served as Vice President of Human Resources since 2012.