Julie Hawkins Appointed As Next CNO Of Witham Hospital

Witham Health Services is pleased to announce Julie Hawkins, MSN, RN, NEA-BC will be joining Witham’s leadership team as the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer on July 25, 2022.

Julie comes to Witham from Community Hospital North where she was Director of Nursing for over 6 years, leading a 48-bed medical-renal-oncology unit, a 20-bed observation unit, outpatient infusion as well as diabetes care.

Julie’s extensive nursing leadership includes nearly 5 years at St. Vincent where she led care teams for all specialty areas of observation patients including medical, surgical, trauma, neuro and cardiac. Julie also brings with her over 10 years of experience at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Julie graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Purdue University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. She also earned her credentials as Nurse Executive Advanced – Board Certified via the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification. NEA-BC recipients focus on strategy, high-level finance, resource management and system integration.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to work alongside dedicated nurses, providers and every member of the Witham team to provide exceptional care to those we serve. “Caring for and serving others is the heart and core of my profession and leadership,” said Hawkins. “As a lifelong resident of Boone County I am honored and privileged to serve in our community and be part of the Witham Health Services team.”

Julie lives in Lebanon, Indiana with her husband Ryan and two wonderful children, Maddie and Gavin.

About Witham

Witham Health Services is proud to be part of the growth and vitality throughout Boone County and the surrounding communities.

Our mission is to improve your health through excellence and personalized care. Every day, our experienced and compassionate staff, combined with our state-of-the-art technology, bring exceptional health resources to patients and their families – all close to home.

Witham has offices in Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Jamestown, Lebanon, Thorntown, Whitestown at Anson and Zionsville. At Witham Health Services, we feel called to care for our neighbors; supporting them to live healthy, active lives and helping them heal in times of injury and illness. To learn more about our mission, our values and vision, visit www.witham.org.