OHA names Sean Murphy as permanent superintendent of Oregon State Hospital

Jun 17, 2026

Oregon Health Authority director Sejal Hathi told a joint Senate–House behavioral health committee that Sean Murphy will join Oregon State Hospital as permanent superintendent on July 13, part of a broader leadership turnover aimed at stabilizing the hospital and improving safety and accountability.

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Sejal Hathi, director of the Oregon Health Authority, announced to the joint Senate interim and House behavioral health committee that "Sean Murphy will join Oregon State Hospital as its next permanent superintendent effective July 13." The announcement came as Hathi framed a set of expectations for new leadership: consistent safety, transparency, stronger clinical oversight and reliable execution.

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