The news, reported Feb. 10, comes as Trinity Medical, a 23-bed replacement facility for Riverland, is expected to open Feb. 23.
Riverland Board Chair Jim Graves said Mr. Ellard, who was named CEO in 2018, is pursuing a job closer to Kosciusko, Miss., where he lives, according to the report.
Ms. Smith was promoted from COO to the CEO role. She is a registered health information manager and certified coding specialist.
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Dr. Amy Loeb becomes 1st woman to helm Northwell Health hospital
Covenant HealthCare CEO to retire; successor named
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