Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy has appointed Kara Rother, BSN, as chief nursing officer of its Oklahoma City market, effective July 21. In her new role, Ms. Rother will oversee 1,700 nurses across Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, its three critical access hospitals…
Executive Moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Dec. 24: Editor’s Note: This live webpage was created on Jan. 24 and updated on June 13. June 7-13 1. Chris Allen was…
UChicago Medicine has named Chris Allen executive vice president and health system CFO, effective Sept. 1. Mr. Allen joins the health system from Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC, where he has served as CFO since 2023. “Chris’ appointment reflects…
Lancaster (Pa.) Medical Center has appointed two leaders to permanent executive roles at the hospital, which is part of Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health. Angela Sonon, DNP, CRNP, was appointed senior vice president and COO, and Valerie Ritter, MSN, RN,…
Heather Coleman, MSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health’s Northwest Region. The region includes Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mascon Franciscan Health. Ketul Patel, CEO of VMFH, announced Ms. Coleman’s appointment June 12 on LinkedIn. Ms. Colemen…
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Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Chris Akeroyd as its new CIO. In this role, Mr. Akeroyd will oversee the strategic direction, planning and operational management of the health system’s information systems and IT functions. He previously served as…
CommonSpirit Senior Executive Vice President and CFO Daniel Morissette will retire at the end of October, according to a June 12 filing from the Chicago-based health system. CommonSpirit’s board has launched a search for a new CFO, which is expected…
Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on June 12. June 6-12 1. Tonya Smith, PharmD, was appointed…
Butler, Pa.-based Independence Health System has named Michael Fiorina, DO, chief medical officer. Dr. Fiorina has spent nearly 30 years in clinical and administrative roles. He most recently served as CMO for Independence Health System’s Butler and Clarion regions, according…
The following hospital and health system CEO departures have been recently reported by Becker’s, including retirements and leadership transitions. Note: This page was created March 20 and updated June 12. June 5-12 1. Mick Brant, CEO of Gothenburg (Neb.) Health,…