John Capobianco

Senior Vice President, Operations

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

John Capobianco, senior vice president of operations at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, is a leader deeply committed to supporting healthcare workers on their journey to reach their highest potential. A nurse first, John has devoted his 40-year career at Charlotte to not only ensuring exceptional patient care but also coaching and mentoring his peers and colleagues in the value of bringing compassion and excellence to every interaction – personally and professionally.

“Strength,” “courage,” “integrity,” “humility,” “compassion,” and “driven” are just a few words to describe John’s leadership style – directly from his colleagues today. John’s leadership has a history of inspiring others to be their best by practicing values of integrity, caring, safety, equity, and excellence. He has inspired countless people to use their inherent dedication and skill to serve their community. John has a track record of working hard to bring the best experts and services to Northwestern Connecticut. He has played a significant role in launching numerous ambulatory, acute-care, and same-day services that the area has come to rely on for all their healthcare needs; leading the hospital to the highest safety ratings in the country; opening gardens and a Food4Health Clinic on campus so underserved patients can have access to healthy foods to improve their health; supporting philanthropic initiatives that support the broader community; and so much more. You will always hear John say, “I can help.”

John leads by example and overcomes obstacles with ease and grace. Despite his senior leadership role, John is frequently spotted in the hallways of the hospital wearing his nurse badge while checking on a seemingly lost visitor, catching up with a colleague, and welcoming patients to campus. John has spent his entire career committed to elevating others to ensure the future of healthcare in the area is bright.

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