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New CEO Edgar Solis Joins Olive View-UCLA

HASC warmly welcomes Edgar Solis, MSHCA, BSN, RN, PHN, who was named chief executive officer of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Oct. 2024.

Edgar Solis, MSHCA, BSN, RN, PHN, CEO of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Edgar Solis

With over two decades as a health care leader in the public and private sectors, Solis brings a proven track record of operational excellence, high-quality care and an unwavering commitment to excellence. He began his career as a registered nurse at LA General Medical Center (formerly LAC+USC) in 2003.

Since then, he has held pivotal leadership roles, including hospital surveyor for the California Department of Public Health, chief nursing officer and, most recently, chief operations officer at LA General Medical Center.

During his tenure at LA General, Solis played a critical role in shaping the hospital’s COVID-19 response. He also led strategic initiatives to advance care delivery, strengthen patient safety, enhance operational transparency and foster staff well-being.

Solis holds an MS in health care administration from California State University, Long Beach, and a BS in nursing from California State University, Los Angeles. His clinical expertise, operational acumen and dedication have prepared him to lead Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in its mission of delivering world-class, patient-centered care with the highest standards of safety and quality.