Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is pleased to announce the appointment of local healthcare executive Maggie Arias-Petrel as the new Chair of its Community Board of Directors. Ms. Arias-Petrel brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community health, having previously served for ten years on the hospital Community Board and currently as a member of the Board of the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation, which provides vital support for St. Rose Dominican Hospitals.
Ms. Arias-Petrel is the Market President of Soran Health, where she has leveraged more than thirty years of experience in medical practice management, marketing, and consulting. Born in Quito, Ecuador, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad Central of Quito-Ecuador. Her extensive background provides her with a unique understanding of the complexities and operational needs of a comprehensive healthcare system.
Deeply involved at the local, national, and international levels, Ms. Arias-Petrel is particularly passionate about ensuring healthcare access for underserved communities in Nevada. Her distinguished record of community service includes previously serving as Chair of the Board of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, alongside her contributions to numerous other prominent organizations such as The American Red Cross, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Board, and Workforce Connections.
“We are fortunate to have Maggie Arias-Petrel step into this leadership role on our Community Board,” said Katherine Vergos, Market President & CEO of Dignity Health Las Vegas. “Her extensive healthcare expertise, profound dedication to community, and her long-standing relationship with St. Rose Dominican will be invaluable as we continue to evolve to meet the healthcare needs of Southern Nevada during these challenging times. Maggie’s passion for health equity and her understanding of our community’s diverse needs perfectly align with our mission and values.”
The St. Rose Dominican Hospital Community Board plays a crucial and multifaceted role in ensuring that the hospital remains a vibrant, responsive, and deeply integrated healthcare provider within the communities it serves in Southern Nevada. While not involved in day-to-day operational management, the Community Board’s functions, roles, and responsibilities are essential for maintaining the hospital’s relevance, ethical standards, and community trust.
Key responsibilities of the Community Board include:
Serving as a community advocate to ensure the hospital’s services and programs are responsive to the unique demographic and health challenges of Southern Nevada
Ensuring Dignity Health’s mission, vision, and values are upheld
Ensuring the hospital’s clinical services, outreach programs, and community engagement efforts are consistently aligned with the organization’s commitment to compassionate care, service to the poor and vulnerable, and social justice.
Providing diverse perspectives to ensure a broad range of viewpoints are considered in discussions and decision-making.
Under Ms. Arias-Petrel’s leadership, the St. Rose Dominican Hospital Community Board will continue to be instrumental in deepening the hospital’s commitment to community health and well-being, ensuring that St. Rose Dominican Hospitals remains a trusted and essential healthcare partner in the region.
About Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican:
Nevada’s only not-for-profit, faith-based health system, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals remain guided by the vision and values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters who founded Rose de Lima Hospital in Henderson in 1947. Dignity Health now operates three acute care hospitals in southern Nevada – the Siena, San Martin, and Rose de Lima Campuses. St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is a member of the Dignity Health network of nearly 10,000 physicians, 60,000 employees, 41 acute care hospitals, and more than 400 care centers, urgent and occupational care, imaging centers, and primary care clinics. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit health system committed to advancing health for all people and dedicated to serving the common good. More than 75 years after the arrival of the original seven Sisters in Henderson, the 3,000 employees of the St. Rose Dominican health system continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need, especially the most vulnerable. For more information, visit http://www.strosehospitals.org
Dignity Health hospitals in Nevada are supported by the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation, whose mission is to improve community health and wellness through fundraising and relationship building with caring supporters who donate or pledge to fund our work. To learn more, visit supportstrose.org or email strosefoundation@
