Executive Moves

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tenn., selected Amy Cason, MSN, BSN, to serve as CNO, according to a WGNS News Radio report.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services appointed Paul Kappelman its new executive vice president and COO.

Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits, Calif., has appointed Judson Howe CFO, according to the Northbay Business Journal.

Lafayette (La.) Surgical Specialty Hospital selected Ruth Guidry to serve as CNO, according to The Daily Advertiser.

Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, S.C., appointed Richard Warrin COO, according to a Herald Online report.

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

Bismarck, N.D.-based CHI St. Alexius Health named Matt Grimshaw west region president, a newly created position. In his new role, Mr. Grimshaw will provide oversight for four critical access hospitals and five clinical sites in North Dakota.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, Vt., selected Johanna Beliveau, BSN, RN, to serve as director of quality, patient safety and compliance.

New London, Conn.-based L+M Healthcare appointed Oliver Mayorga, MD, CMO, according to The Westerly Sun.

Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Saint Francis Healthcare System President and CEO Steven C. Bjelich is retiring, effective Sept. 1, 2017.