Executive Moves

Irving, Texas-based Medical City Healthcare named Zach Mueller, DNP, RN, chief nursing executive.

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare selected Christy M. Norman, PharmD, to serve as vice president of pharmacy services.

Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital appointed Paula Milone-Nuzzo, PhD, RN, president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions, according to a Charlestown Patriot-Bridge report.

Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Wash., named Melanie Brandt, BSN, CNO, effective May 26.

Gastonia, N.C.-based CaroMont Health eliminated its chief legal officer role. The move forced Maria Long, currently in the position, to depart, according to a Gaston Gazette report.

The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care in Cheektowaga, N.Y., selected Christopher Kerr, MD, to lead as permanent CEO.

Lowell, Mass.-based Circle Health appointed Joseph White CEO of Lowell (Mass.) General Hospital as well as Circle Health, effective April 10.

Becker's Hospital Review reported on the following hospital and health system executive moves in the last week. They are listed below, beginning with the most recent.

Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network selected Kevin Carraccio to serve as senior vice president of development, according to a Hudson Valley News Network report.

Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) General Hospital named Robert Stiekes COO.