1. Athens, Ga.-based St. Mary’s Health Care System selected Montez Carter to serve as its permanent president and CEO, effective immediately.
2. Clarinda (Iowa) Regional Health Center’s CEO Christopher Stipe will not be employed by the organization, effective Dec. 31.
3. Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare named Michael Cruz, MD, permanent CEO for the central region.
4. University of Miami Health System permanently appointed Edward Abraham, MD, executive vice president for health affairs and CEO.
5. Nashville, Tenn.-based Saint Thomas Health President and CEO Karen Springer will leave her roles for a new position within parent organization St. Louis-based Ascension.
6. Johnson City, Tenn.-based Mountain States Health Alliance appointed Trish Baise, DNP, RN, CEO of Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Woodridge Hospital, both based in Johnson City.
7. Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill., selected Amanda Basso, MSN, RN, to serve as CEO.
8. John Porter, president and CEO of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health, is retiring, ending a 44-year career with the organization.
9. Kenmore (N.Y.) Mercy Hospital appointed Walter Ludwig president and CEO, effective at the beginning of 2018.
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