Penn State Health names president of Hampden and Holy Spirit facilities

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Penn State Health appointed Kyle Snyder president of its Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers on a permanent basis Feb. 4. 

Snyder joined Penn State Health in 2020 as COO of Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill. He was appointed senior vice president and regional COO for Penn State Health’s Hampden Medical Center in Enola and Holy Spirit Medical Center in June 2022, before taking on the role of interim president in July 2023. 

As permanent president for Hampden and Holy Spirit, Snyder will set the standard for operational excellence in the region, with a focus on improving access to care and providing an exceptional patient experience, Penn State Health said. 

“Kyle has demonstrated exemplary leadership over the years, serving in key positions and helping us navigate through an ever-changing health care environment,” said Deborah Addo, president and COO for Penn State Health. “He played a major role in the construction and opening of Hampden Medical Center and continues to be a committed partner as we grow to improve access into our academic health system.”  

Before joining Penn State Health, Snyder had served as the chief administrative officer for Geisinger Holy Spirit, where he oversaw the operations of Holy Spirit Hospital, Holy Spirit Medical Group and Holy Spirit Emergency Medical Services. 

Penn State Health said Snyder established the direction for clinical program growth at Geisinger Holy Spirit and guided its investment of capital, recruitment of physicians and staff, and transition from a community hospital to a regional referral center for South Central Pennsylvania.  

During his tenure at Geisinger Holy Spirit, Snyder and his leadership team facilitated multiple physician practice acquisitions and developed and executed numerous business plans for expansion of services, including its Advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound, Level II Trauma Center, pediatric inpatient unit and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center.  

“I am honored to continue leading Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers with an exceptional team of dedicated professionals,” Snyder said. “Our employees give so much each day to improve the health and well-being of our patients and communities. And I am excited about the opportunities ahead as Penn State Health grows to meet the needs of the region.”