California hospital taps COO, 4 other leaders

Brian Smolskis has been appointed COO of Lompoc (Calif.) Valley Medical Center.

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Mr. Smolskis brings more than three decades of healthcare experience to the role, according to a Sept. 9 news release from Lompoc Valley.

He previously served as system COO at Whittier, Calif.-based PIH Health, the release said.

Four other leadership changes were also recently made, according to the release.

  • Melinda DeHoyos, MSN, was named executive director of nursing.
  • Lindsey Arevalos was named senior director of operations.
  • Ellisa Valencia, RN, was named director of the medical-surgical department.
  • Angela Fichtner, RN, was named manager of the labor and delivery department.
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