Ms. Cope will start her new role in June, according to a news release. She takes over for Nathan Howell, who was named president and CEO of Augusta-based MaineGeneral Health, effective July 1.
Ms. Cope is vice president of operations and critical care at Portland-based Maine Medical Center.
Southern Maine Health Care is part of MaineHealth, based in Portland.
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