ACMH in Kittanning announced that Nichole Geraci has been appointed chief operating officer.

Geraci will assume executive operating leadership for the areas of nursing and clinical services. She currently serves as ACMH’s vice president of patient services and previously worked as director of operational excellence at the hospital.

Geraci is a lifelong resident of Armstrong County. Born at ACMH Hospital, Geraci grew up in Worthington and attended high school in Kittanning. She received a bachelor of science degree in health services administration from Slippery Rock University and a master’s in business administration from Point Park University.

In addition to numerous awards and distinctions earned during her academic training, Geraci holds a Lean Healthcare Certification from the University of Michigan, and completed leadership flight school training through Bartell & Bartell Institute.

She is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). She resides in Kittanning with her husband, Nick, and their daughter.

“I am honored to have been given the opportunity to serve as ACMH’s chief operating officer,” said Geraci. “I look forward to maintaining a positive, collaborative approach with all as we adapt to this ever-changing health care environment and continue our commitment to serving the community with high quality, innovative care.”

“(Geraci) is a broadly experienced individual with a proven track record,” said John Lewis, ACMH President and CEO. “She will bring to her new position an extensive background and involvement in clinical hospital operations, as well as past and present nursing unit management and oversight. In addition, she has specialized and substantive experience in performance enhancement, quality and lean systems process improvement.”