Sarah Bowes named vice president of Integrated Services and Regulatory for Methodist Health System
Published: Aug. 3, 2026
Sarah Bowes, EdD, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, a leader with extensive experience overseeing ancillary healthcare services, has been named vice president of Integrated Services and Regulatory for Methodist Health System.
Bowes, who was previously Methodist Hospital’s service executive for pathology, began her new role on Aug. 3. She succeeded Shanna Stofer, PharmD, MHA, who earlier this year became president and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska.
“Sarah has extensive leadership experience and will do an excellent job in her new role,” said Josie Abboud, president and CEO of Methodist Health System. “She is visionary, inspirational and service-focused in her work. Sarah’s vision, character and dedication to our mission will strengthen our organization and the care we provide to our patients and communities.”
In her new position, Bowes oversees Patient Transportation, Environmental Services, Food Services, Plant Engineering and Operations, Maintenance, Grounds, Mail/Courier Services, Safety, Security, Emergency Preparedness, Sustainability, Construction collaboration, Call Center, PBX/Dial MD, and Regulatory.
“I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity,” Bowes said. “Our Integrated Services and Regulatory departments play a powerful role in shaping every moment of the Methodist experience. I'm excited to work alongside our incredible teams to continue building environments and services that reflect our mission and values every day.”
Prior to leading the Pathology Department at Methodist Hospital, Bowes served in several leadership roles at Boys Town National Research Hospital from 2018 to 2024. Among them: senior director for ancillaries and support, and director of laboratory services. She also was laboratory supervisor for the Saint Paul VI Institute for over five years.
A Nebraska Methodist College alumna, Bowes earned her doctorate in healthcare education and leadership as well as her Master of Business Administration in healthcare leadership and quality from the college. She received her Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
