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Mary L. Hill, ’95, was recently appointed as the Deputy State Health Commissioner. Since 1996, Hill has been an attorney with the law firm of Hall Render Killian Heath and Lyman where she practiced in the areas of health law, employment law and litigation. She also served as the Director of Ethics Integration for St. Vincent Health, which operates health care facilities and services throughout central Indiana. Hill also teaches in the St. Vincent medical residency programs, and has served as an adjunct faculty member at the IU School of Nursing.

“Mary’s energy and background make her a perfect choice to help us achieve our prime objectives,” said State Health Commissioner Judith A. Monroe, M.D. “She has a strong personal commitment to good health that will make her a great leader for the INShape Indiana initiative, and we are excited to have her as part of our team.”

Hill received a B.S. in Nursing, summa cum laude, from the University of Cincinnati in 1984 and the J.D., summa cum laude, from the law school in 1995. Prior to becoming an attorney, Hill worked as a psychiatric nurse at Wishard Health Services; Vice President of Medical Delivery for Sagamore Health Network; Director of Nursing at Brierwood Hospital in Greer, South Carolina; and as a geriatric psych nurse at a state hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“I am so privileged to have this wonderful opportunity to serve. Dr. Judy Monroe is a dedicated, inspired leader who has made and will continue to make positive contributions toward the health of our great state!” Hill said. “I look forward to assisting her and the dedicated team at ISDH in this important work.”