PARAMUS, N.J. — Valley Health System has appointed Wendy Burkholder as vice president of operations for ambulatory care services.

Burkholder will oversee operations for Valley Medical Group and the Access and Navigation Center, with a focus on improving patient access, strengthening coordination across service lines and supporting growth across the health system’s ambulatory network.

She joins Valley from University Hospital-Rutgers, where she most recently served as vice president of ambulatory services.

“I am honored to join Valley Health System, an organization noted for exceptional patient care, service to the community and medical innovation across its service lines,” Burkholder said.