Executive Moves

Kelly Duke, CEO of Deming, N.M.-based Mimbres Memorial Hospital, abruptly resigned June 7, according to a Deming Headlight report.

Walmart is suing Lisa Waldin, its former chief tax officer and senior vice president, for allegedly breaking her contract to take a job with Amazon, according to Fortune.

Kurt Johnson, president of Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Ill., is retiring, effective June 30, according to a Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle report.

Allentown, Pa.-based Coordinated Health appointed Amy Nyberg its president and COO, according to a Lehigh Valley Business report.

Mason City-based Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa President and CEO Dan Varnum is transitioning out of his role to take on a new job within Clive, Iowa-based Mercy Health Network, the medical center's parent, according to a Globe Gazette report.

Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health selected Ben Patel to serve as CIO, effective July 16.

Joel Wernick, president and CEO of Albany, Ga.-based Phoebe Putney Health System, will retire in May 2019, according to The Albany Herald.

Poteau-based Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center named Bob Carter interim CEO, according to a Poteau Daily News report.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Saint Thomas Health hired Ruth Portacci as vice president of strategy, effective immediately.

Dallas-based Parkland Health & Hospital System tapped Marnese Barksdale Elder to serve as senior vice president and associate chief talent officer, according to D Healthcare.