Community Hospital of Staunton Names Teresa Cornelius President

STAUNTON - Community Hospital of Staunton (CHS) is pleased to announce Teresa Cornelius, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, as its new President, effective November 9, 2026.

Cornelius brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience, including an impressive career with HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois, where she advanced from bedside nursing to executive leadership.

Beginning her career as a registered nurse in 2006, Cornelius progressively assumed leadership responsibilities, serving as Charge Nurse, Inpatient Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately President and Chief Administrative Officer of both HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville in June 2024.

Throughout her career, Cornelius has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening healthcare services, developing clinical teams, improving patient experiences, and building meaningful relationships with physicians and the communities they serve. Her leadership experience includes overseeing hospital operations, strategic planning, quality initiatives, service-line growth, and more than $27 million in major facility investments.

Cornelius holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Ethical Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration. She is also a Certified Executive in Nursing Practice and holds Lean Six Sigma Black Belt credentials. Her leadership philosophy centers on building strong teams, developing future leaders, and ensuring patients and families have access to exceptional healthcare close to home.

With her extensive clinical background, executive experience, and understanding of community-based healthcare, Cornelius brings valuable leadership perspective to Community Hospital of Staunton.

Please join us in welcoming Teresa Cornelius to Community Hospital of Staunton and the Anderson Healthcare family!

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