Alabama Hospital Names New CEO

Gadsden (Ala.) Regional Medical Center has named Stephen Pennington as its new CEO, according to a report in the Gadsden Times.

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Mr. Pennington will replace Doug DeGraaf, effective July 20.

Mr. Pennington most recently served as CEO of Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, N.C. and has more than 18 years of healthcare experience.

Read the Gadsden Times’ report on the Gadsden Regional Medical Center new CEO.

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