Executive Moves

Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, N.J., named Anthony Passannante Jr., MD, acting president, according to an NJBIZ report.

The following hospital and health system CFO moves were reported by Becker's Hospital Review since June 29.

Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, appointed John Belew COO, according to a Pacific Business News report.

Spartanburg, S.C.-based Mary Black Health System selected Sean T. Dardeau, to serve as market CEO. The health system includes Mary Black Health System-Spartanburg, Mary Black Health System-Gaffney (S.C.) and Mary Black Physicians Group.

Steven Orlow, MD, chief medical information officer for Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Lutheran Health Network, resigned Thursday, according to wane.com.

Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury tapped Richard Freeman, MD, to serve as chief clinical officer, a newly created role.

The California Hospital Association, and its parent organization the California Association of Hospitals & Health Systems, selected Carmela Coyle as president and CEO, effective Oct. 30.

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System named Charles D. Stokes, BSN, RN, its permanent president and CEO, effective immediately. He has been serving as interim leader, following the unexpected departure of Benjamin K. Chu, MD, in June.

Wailuku, Hawaii-based Maui Health System announced its new leadership team.

St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling, La., selected Terrell Neal, BSN, to serve as COO and CNO.