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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.

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