NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital in New York City has named Ryan Longman, MD, chief of obstetrics and gynecology; he took over the role Jan. 12. Dr. Longman will also serve as associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Weill…
Executive Moves
Rick Naegler has been appointed regional CEO of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare’s four hospitals in Missouri and Kansas. Mr. Naegler leads Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., St. John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kan., St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas…
Russellville, Ark.-based Saint Mary’s Regional Health System has named Carrie Brewton, MSN, as COO. She most recently served as associate administrator, according to a Jan. 12 news release. She also previously served as quality editor. “She is an exemplary leader…
Beth Leonard was appointed senior vice president and chief public affairs officer for Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, effective Feb. 2. In her new role, Ms. Leonard will oversee communications, government relations and community relations at the federal, state and local…
Chuck DiBello has been named vice president of operations for Morgantown, W. Va.-based WVU Medicine’s Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W. Va. and Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, W. Va., effective Feb. 16. Prior to his new role, Mr. DiBello…
Michael Weiss, DO, vice president of population health for Rady Children’s Health in Orange County (Calif.), has been named the Clavis Foundation Chair for Wellness, according to a Jan. 15 news release. The role marks the first-ever endowed chair at…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has named Scott Nordlund executive vice president of corporate development and partnerships, effective Jan. 20. In his new role, Mr. Nordlund will lead the health system’s enterprise corporate development and national partnership strategy outside of California,…
Bernie Rice, senior vice president and CIO of Nemours Children’s Health, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is stepping down after 18 years in the role. Mr. Rice announced his planned departure in a Jan. 15 post on LinkedIn. “This marks my…
Troy (Ala.) Regional Medical Center has named Patrick Guy its new director of human resources, according to a Jan. 15 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Guy served as human resources director for the Life Care Center of…
Katie Scott, MSN, RN, has been named chief operating officer of Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Ms. Scott’s COO appointment took effect Dec. 8, according to a Jan. 15 news release. She had served as interim COO since August. Prior…