Woman’s Hospital Announces Glynis Cowart as New Senior Vice President and CIO of Information Systems
Woman’s is pleased to announce that Glynis Cowart is our new senior vice president and chief information officer. As a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Cowart brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of systems at all levels of healthcare information and technology operations. Cowart has managed multiple digital divisions and in her most recent role as CIO of Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, she successfully completed a multi-year rollout of Epic, the most comprehensive electronic health record platform used by hospitals and health systems.
“We are excited to welcome Glynis to our team,” said Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas. “Her experience and leadership will play an important role as we continue to grow and evolve. Glynis has a strong track record and truly understands how to bring vision and innovative technology together to support our mission of providing the excellent care that our patients and their families deserve.”
Among the many awards she has received, Cowart was recognized as having led one of the best MHS Epic go-live to date in 2021 and was selected by the SUNY Orange Foundation & Alumni Engagement as a “Women in STEM” recipient in 2024. She holds professional certifications including Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems as well as Epic accreditations and credentials. In addition, she maintains memberships with several organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Cowart earned her Master of Public Administration from Marist College and Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Nyack College.
About Woman’s Hospital
Woman’s is a specialty hospital for women and infants located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since opening in 1968, it has welcomed more than 400,000 babies, making it one of the largest delivery services in the country and the largest in Louisiana. Additionally, Woman’s operates a level III-S neonatal intensive care unit; this designation allows them to care for infants who are extremely premature, are critically ill or require surgical intervention. The hospital is also recognized for its expertise in mammography as well as breast and gynecologic cancer care. As a private, nonprofit organization, all funds are reinvested into the hospital to continue Woman’s mission to improve the health of women and infants through the latest technology, a highly qualified staff and critical community programs and services.