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Grand Rapids and Southfield, Mich., March 25, 2026 — — Corewell Health™ is pleased to announce that Kelli Sadler, MHA, BSN, RN, has been appointed its system chief nursing executive, a newly created role designed to advance nursing excellence and alignment across the organization’s care continuum.

Sadler previously served as chief nursing executive for Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, a role she has held since January 2023. During that time, she led initiatives to strengthen clinical quality, accelerate nursing innovation, and enhance patient safety across the region.

“Kelli embodies the compassionate, collaborative and community‑minded leadership that fuels our relentless pursuit of making health better,” said Chad Tuttle, chief operating officer, Corewell Health. “As a nurse’s nurse, she will elevate the expertise of more than 16,000 nurses across our system—championing meaningful advancements in care that help our communities live their healthiest lives.”

In her new role, Sadler will work in close partnership with physician leadership and regional nursing leaders to align nursing priorities with systemwide clinical and regional strategies. Her leadership will support a cohesive approach to care delivery, clinical excellence, and workforce sustainability across Corewell Health.

With more than 30 years of nursing and national health care leadership experience, Sadler has also played a key role in strengthening collaborative partnerships with colleges and universities throughout Southeast Michigan, supporting nursing pipeline development while driving measurable improvements in quality, safety, and patient experience.

Sadler also serves in leadership and advisory roles with academic institutions, including Sigma Theta Tau International through Wayne State University and the University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professionals, supporting nursing education and workforce development.

About Corewell Health™ 
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 16,000 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.