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MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER NAMES JOSEPH F. SERENO, MHA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

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A seasoned healthcare executive, Sereno has over 20 years of robust experience in healthcare finance and accounting.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — (May 6, 2025) — Today,Menorah Medical Center announced that Joseph F. Sereno, MHA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Menorah Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider.

‌Sereno brings over 20 years of extensive experience in healthcare finance and accounting. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Finance/CFO at Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio. In this role, he provided strategic leadership and guidance across multiple key functions, including accounting, business office, health information management, patient access, case management, and HOPD physician clinics. Sereno ensured alignment and operational excellence across the orthopedic, bariatric, and spinal clinics. Additionally, he directed financial analysis efforts along with the preparation of both the annual budget and proforma capital expenditure for the hospital. He led the charge of business process, policy, and procedural improvements to achieve long-term revenue growth.

“I am pleased to welcome Joseph to the Menorah Medical Center leadership team,” said Sean Kamber, FACHE, CEO of Menorah Medical Center. “His strong track record in strategic planning, operational leadership, and business growth, combined with his results-driven mindset and collaborative approach, will be instrumental in supporting our mission to advance innovation and provide exceptional, high-quality and compassionate care to the communities we serve.” 

“I’m honored to step into the role of CFO at Menorah Medical Center and excited to join a dedicated team known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and strong financial leadership,” Sereno said. “Supporting community-based healthcare has long been my professional and personal passion. I look forward to contributing to Menorah’s continued success and mission to serve patients with compassion and integrity.”

‌A United States veteran, Sereno did three tours of duty in Iraq and is the recipient of three Bronze Stars for meritorious service and leadership.

Sereno earned a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from Trinity University in San Antonio and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Columbia College in Syracuse, New York. 

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About Menorah Medical Center

Menorah Medical Center (MMC)—part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider—is a full-service, acute-care hospital located on the corner of 119th and Nall in Overland Park and Leawood. The hospital serves the community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate care and some of the most advanced treatment options available in Kansas City, including the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Menorah Medical Center. Menorah has a medical staff with more than 600 physicians covering the spectrum of specialties and offers exceptional experiences and extraordinary medicine for adults, newborns, children, and teens. The Menorah culture of excellence fuels a commitment to meet and exceed the highest medical standards and to continually search for new and better ways to care for patients. Menorah Medical Center was the first hospital in Johnson County to be dually certified as an accredited chest pain center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and certified stroke care center by The Joint Commission. Menorah Medical Center’s Neuroscience Program comprises the best physicians in the region who also have access and relationships with seven hospitals and hundreds of specialists of HCA Midwest Health.  Menorah’s Bariatric Program is a leader in the area and is recognized as a Center of Excellence through The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Aetna Institutes of Quality® (IOQ) recognized the program for consistently delivering evidence-based, quality care for weight loss surgery. The Commission on Cancer accredits Menorah Medical Center as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. The Breast Center at Menorah is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and a Signature Breast Program for Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. Menorah Medical Center is a leader in robotic surgery for colorectal, ear, nose and throat, head and neck, gynecology, urology, and general surgeries. In addition, Menorah was the first single-port robotic technology in the region used for urology procedures. The Women’s Center at Menorah includes perinatology, obstetrics, neonatology, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urology, and surgery in a boutique setting that gives our patients top-quality personal care. Finally, the orthopedic program at Menorah features many of the area’s premier surgeons who perform complex bone and joint replacement and sports medicine procedures. For more information about Menorah Medical Center, visit  HCAMidwest.com.

About HCA Midwest Health 

As the Kansas City area’s largest healthcare provider, HCA Midwest Health comprises seven hospitals and dozens of outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, and other facilities and services to meet residents’ healthcare needs. HCA Midwest Health is one of the area’s largest employers, with more than 10,000 colleagues and a local economic impact of more than $1.4 billion annually. That includes more than $102 million annually in charity and uncompensated care and more than $200 million in federal, state, and local taxes to help improve the schools, roads, and infrastructure of the communities we serve. HCA Midwest Health facilities include Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and Research Psychiatric Center. HCA Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health, is a network of experienced, multi-specialty physicians throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Currently, HCA Midwest Physicians represents nearly 600 providers. It includes 80+ specialties, providing care in 150+ locations to serve our community. The physicians, licensed professionals, and support staff who comprise the HCA Midwest Health team are dedicated to improving healthcare in the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas to create healthier communities that lead to healthier tomorrows. For more information, visit hcamidwest.com.