January 26, 2010 (FinancialWire) — Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) has named James J. Mongan to the company’s board of directors. He will serve on the board’s audit committee.

Mongan served as president and chief executive officer of Boston-based Partners HealthCare System, Inc. from 2003 until his retirement in December 2009. Prior to that role, Mongan was president and CEO of Massachusetts General Hospital for six years. Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital were the original founders of the Partners HealthCare System.

Ohio-based Cardinal Health is a health care services company that provides pharmaceuticals and medical products. The company is also a manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products.

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