TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital has announced the appointment of Hong Min as its new Chief Executive Officer. Min, a seasoned healthcare executive with over two decades of experience, will be succeeding Darlene Wetton, who was promoted to Group Vice President of Southwest Healthcare, California. In her new role, Wetton will oversee a number of healthcare facilities within the Southwest Healthcare network across Southern California.
Min comes to Temecula Valley Hospital from UCI Health in Los Alamitos, Calif., where he served as Chief Operating Officer of a 172-bed medical center. His tenure included leading COVID-19 surge planning and operations, managing various ancillary and support services, and spearheading community engagement initiatives. Min has also held leadership positions at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, where he helped the facility achieve top quartile performance in key quality metrics, and at Queen’s Medical Center-West O’ahu in Hawaii, where he played a key role in opening a new 104-bed hospital and demonstrating his expertise in project management and operational leadership.
“I am honored to join the Temecula Valley Hospital team,” Min said in a statement. “I am fully committed to upholding and advancing the hospital’s legacy of compassionate, high-quality care for our patients and community. Together, we will continue to build upon this strong foundation, striving for excellence and integrity in every aspect of healthcare delivery.”
Min’s academic background includes a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Wetton expressed confidence in Min’s leadership, stating, “Hong’s leadership is marked by a thoughtful approach and a deep understanding of the complexities of healthcare. His strategic vision, coupled with a genuine commitment to patient-centered care, makes him uniquely qualified to build on the successes we’ve achieved at Temecula Valley Hospital.”
A press release from the hospital group stated, “Temecula Valley Hospital, part of the Southwest Healthcare system, is optimistic about the future under Min’s leadership,” His extensive experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, and change management was also cited. “The hospital also extends its deepest gratitude and best wishes to Wetton as she embarks on her expanded role within the organization, knowing that her legacy of excellence will continue to inspire and guide the team.”
