Silver Cross appoints vice president of clinical operations

Marybeth Antone, a registered nurse and 18-year employee of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, recently was promoted to vice president of clinical operations.

Antone initially was recruited to lead the development of the hospital’s cardiac service line. She also helped set up the first outpatient cardiac catheterization lab with Heartland Cardiology, according to a news release from Silver Cross.

Antone was responsible for diagnostic Imaging and worked closely with radiologists to expand Silver Cross’ capabilities, which included the design and implementation of Silver Cross’ Center for Women’s Health. She also helped plan and execute Silver Cross’ 2012 move to the new hospital campus in New Lenox and developed and led the hospital’s procedural care unit. She also helped introduce the first DaVinci Robot just two months after the move. Antone also speaks on the national level about Silver Cross’ robotics program, according to the release.

Over the past 10 years, Antone has led development of these clinical programs on the PCU: advanced endo, interventional radiology, and ardiology and endovascular neurology services. In 2019, Silver Cross launched an open-heart surgery program with Dr. Pat Pappas, a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon. In 2021, Antone assumed responsibility for Silver Cross’ laboratory and helped expand its capabilities, according to the release.

Now as vice president of clinical operations, Antone’s scope also will include the emergency department and the Homer Glen Health Center, according to the release.

For information, visit silvercross.org.