Arizona system CEO steps down

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Jeff Comer, PsyD, is stepping down from his role as CEO of Show Low, Ariz.-based Summit Healthcare due to personal health reasons related to high altitude, the health system said in a July 14 Facebook post.

Billy Gardner, MSN, RN, the system’s chief clinical officer, will serve as interim CEO.

Summit Healthcare provides inpatient services at its main campus and outpatient services at its urgent care locations.

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