Meet LeeAnn Lucas-Helber
President, OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital
LeeAnn Lucas-Helber is the president of OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. In this role, she drives the operational and strategic development of the hospital in partnership with OhioHealth senior leadership.
LeeAnn’s healthcare career spans 28 years, including 18 years with Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, six of which she served as president and CEO. In 2013, she joined OhioHealth as Senior Director of Regional System Development, where she was responsible for all independent hospital relationships across OhioHealth’s 47-county service area.
LeeAnn is a strong leader who is passionate about small hospitals and understands the important role they play in the health and vitality of the communities they serve.
LeeAnn is an alumna of Ohio University, from which she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. In 2006, she received a master’s degree from Capella University in business administration with a specialization in organizational behavior. She serves on the board of the Ohio Hospital Association’s Institute for Health Innovation.
LeeAnn lives in Logan, Ohio.
