Emily C. Blomberg named HCMC’s Chief Operating Officer

Emily C. Blomberg recently joined Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Blomberg joins HCMC from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston where she was the Vice President of Health System Operations. Prior to her work in Texas she directed business development for the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Health in Madison. She earned a Master of Healthcare Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

“Emily brings a unique, diverse skill set to our organization and we’re delighted to have her on board,” explains HCMC CEO Dr. Jon Pryor. “Her oversight of all Hennepin Healthcare System operations provides leadership that will help align our focus and structure with the future direction of healthcare.”

As COO, Blomberg is responsible for ancillary services at HCMC including Radiology, Pharmacy, and Laboratory, as well as operational and support functions including Information Technology,  Environmental Services, Facilities, Security, Nutrition Services, and the Enterprise Project Management Office.