Phoenix Children’s announced on March 9 the promotion of Mike Meekins, PharmD, FACHE, to Senior Vice President of Operations. The organization said Meekins will oversee systemwide non-nursing operations and provide strategic leadership for clinical and support services.
The appointment comes as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand its services and focus on delivering high-quality care. The health system recruits top physicians and researchers, according to the official website. It also conducts community health needs assessments to guide improvement programs, as reported by the official website.
Meekins joined Phoenix Children’s in 2021 as Chief Pharmacy Officer and has served as Interim Senior Vice President of Operations since November 2025. During his tenure, he led growth within Pharmacy Services, launched new services, oversaw facility expansions, established an academic affiliation, and expanded the Pharmacy Residency program. He has also emphasized professional development for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
“Mike is a thoughtful, collaborative leader whose holistic perspective and operational discipline have played an instrumental role in helping meet the evolving needs of Phoenix Children’s,” said Justin Bradshaw, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s. “His unwavering commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement will better position our organization to continue scaling and innovating to support the children and families we serve.”
Phoenix Children’s Foundation operates campuses including Arrowhead in Glendale and Avondale sites according to the official website. The foundation consistently earns national rankings as a top children’s hospital according to the official website. It partners with Dignity Health to enhance access to pediatric care according to the official website. The foundation is one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems with more than 70 locations across Arizona according to the official website.
“At such an important time for Phoenix Children’s, my focus will be on strengthening operational systems, supporting our clinical teams and ensuring we continue to deliver safe, high-quality care,” said Meekins. “I look forward to continuing to partner with leaders across the system to advance reliability and performance.”
