News Article

Susan Newton named Vice President of Finance for Ascension Florida

Susan Newton named Vice President of Finance for Ascension Florida

Susan Newton has been appointed Vice President of Finance for Ascension Florida, effective Feb. 1.

Susan most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County Hospital. In that role, she partnered with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen financial performance, evaluate new service lines, and support strategic growth initiatives, including the opening of a Level II NICU.

Susan brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience across CFO and COO roles. Prior to joining Ascension, she held senior executive positions within the Broward Health system in South Florida. There she led complex hospitals, managed large operating budgets and initiated service-line growth, cost containment and operational performance.

In her new role, Susan will provide market-level financial leadership, support strategic planning and growth initiatives, and continue strengthening financial stewardship across Ascension Florida.

Recent Florida News
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola volunteer plants seeds of hope
News Articles

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola volunteer plants seeds of hope

Before starting his four-hour shift as a volunteer, Ken Samples pauses at the entrance of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, a dozen roses in hand, asking God to help him set aside his own struggles and focus entirely on comforting others. Then he steps inside, ready to serve.
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast earns Primary Stroke Center Certification
News Articles

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast earns Primary Stroke Center Certification

The hospital is recognized for its efforts to provide emergent care and critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients
The Chartis Center for Rural Health recognizes Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf with 2025 Performance Leadership Award
News Articles

The Chartis Center for Rural Health recognizes Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf with 2025 Performance Leadership Award

Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality and Patient Perspective - ranking in the top quartile among rural hospitals nationwide.