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Jacqueline Ralph-Blair recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 2025 Leading Women

Atlanta 3.28.2025 – Visiting Nurse Health System is proud to announce that Jacqueline Ralph-Blair was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the healthcare industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy and gender equity in healthcare leadership.

“Jackie exemplifies what it means to be a Modern Woman award recipient through her natural talent and drive,” states Visiting Nurse Health System President and CEO Dorothy Davis. “Her commitment to developing future talent in healthcare is inspiring. As our CIO, Jacqueline not only drives healthcare strategy and innovation but also fosters an environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and grow. Her dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders is a testament to her vision and leadership. She is truly deserving of this award, and we are incredibly proud to have her as a pivotal part of our leadership team.”

“The roles held by the honorees on our 2025 list of Leading Women and Rising Stars vary greatly but they all have one thing in common — a commitment to helping their organizations reach the clinical, operational and financial goals,” said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare. “Their leadership and achievements are propelling the industry forward, both in terms of improving the patient experience and serving as mentors for other women in healthcare.”

The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the March 10, 2025, issue of MH magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/LeadingWomen.

 

About Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta

Founded in 1948, Visiting Nurse Health System is Georgia’s solution for healthcare and aging at home. Celebrating 75 years of service, Visiting Nurse continues to live its mission today, improving lives and positively impacting the well-being of patients, families, and communities, including the largest low-income senior population. Serving 57 counties, approximately 15,000 patients, and providing 8,800 charitable care visits annually, Visiting Nurse is Georgia’s first and largest nonprofit provider of healthcare at home. For more information, please visit www.vnhs.org.

About Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare is the most trusted business news and information brand in the healthcare industry. Modern Healthcare empowers healthcare leaders and influencers to make timely and informed business decisions. To learn more or subscribe, go to www.modernhealthcare.com/subscriptions.

 

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We're pleased to share our award winning Chief Innovation Officer, Jaqueline Ralph-Blair, was honored today with Modern Healthcare’s Leading Woman of 2025 award! 
This prestigious award honors 30 leading women and 10 rising stars who are making lasting positive changes to the business of healthcare. 
Celebrated today in Chicago at Modern Healthcare’s 15th Annual Leading Women Conference & Awards Luncheon, Jacqueline and her 2025 class of Modern Healthcare's Leading Women, received a vanguard award honoring their achievements in and contributions to healthcare, to include directing strategic partnerships, designing cutting-edge technologies, and spearheading revenue-boosting initiatives. 
Congratulations Jacqueline and THANK YOU for all you do!!

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