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Ascension, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit Catholic health systems, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Joseph Impicciche, JD, MHA, will retire at the end of the calendar year following more than 20 years of service to Catholic healthcare and Ascension, including the past six years as CEO.
June 24, 2025
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Ascension Partners in Landmark Trial To Test If Fitness Gamification Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Ascension, in partnership with Penn Medicine, is set to conduct the largest-ever study to test whether smartphone fitness trackers and behavioral nudges using gamification can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
December 16, 2025
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Ascension Honors CEO Joe Impicciche’s Legacy of Mission-Driven Leadership
As 2025 comes to a close, Ascension honors a servant leader whose devotion to our Mission has driven outstanding outcomes for our patients and families and whose influence will continue to guide us forward.
December 15, 2025
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Ascension Releases FY25 Clinical Research Institute Annual Report
Ascension today announces the release of its FY25 Ascension Clinical Research Institute (ACRI) Annual Report, showcasing a year of groundbreaking clinical research.
December 12, 2025
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