Robert Silver Named Administrator of Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children

Falls Church, VA – (August 24, 2007) — Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children is pleased to welcome Robert Silver as its new administrator, effective July 30.

Silver has more than 20 years experience in health care leadership. Most recently he served as Chief Operating Officer at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis, TN, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a 225-bed pediatric medical center. He also played a key role in the planning and development of a new hospital expansion to be completed in 2010.

Prior to his position as COO, Silver spent five years as the Vice President of Operations for Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, where his accomplishments included enhancing revenue and overseeing hospital construction projects. He also served as Vice President of Operations at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO, as well as Administrator, Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“Robert brings many years of progressive hospital administration experience,” said Doug Cropper, executive vice president, Inova Health System; administrator, Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus. “His expertise when it comes to children’s hospitals is extensive, and we’re confident his leadership skills and creativity will be valuable in serving our youngest patients and their families.”

Silver holds a Masters degree in Hospital and Healthcare Administration from St. Louis University and a Bachelor degree in Health Arts from the University of St. Francis in Illinois.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community we serve through excellence in patient care, education and research.