Bethesda Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Barbara J. Dale has been named the new Executive Director of the Bethesda Heart Institute. Dale joins the Bethesda team with more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare leader, most recently as the Executive Director of the Cardiovascular Program at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During her time at Holy Cross, Dale was responsible for the leadership, development, and operational management of the Cardiac Service Line.

Dale received her Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. She is a board member for the American Heart Association and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.