Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Great Neck, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has been named board chair of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Executive Moves
Michael Kerner, CEO of Bon Secours Hampton Roads (Va.) health system, is stepping down, according to The Virginian-Pilot.
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has named Jon Vanator CFO of its East Central Region, which includes IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind., and IU Health Blackford Hospital in Hartford City, Ind.
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health System appointed Susan Steagull CIO, effective July 30.
Hancock, Mich.-based Upper Peninsula Health System-Portage CEO Jeff Lang is leaving his position, reports The Daily Mining Gazette.
Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) Medical Center appointed Dianne Ristom, MSN, RN, vice president of quality and risk management, according to a press release emailed to Becker's Monday.
Lowville, N.Y.-based Lewis County General Hospital has appointed Gerald Cayer, MPH, as CEO, according to the Daily Bulldog.
Hartford-based Connecticut Children's Medical Center named Gil Peri president and COO, effective Sept. 25, The Hartford Business Journal reports.
Bangor, Maine-based Acadia Hospital has promoted vice president and COO Scott Oxley to the role of president, according to the Bangor Daily News.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhilis has appointed Amanda Maggard CEO, effective September 4.