Executive Moves

Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, Calif., announced the appointment of Dennis M. Knox as CEO, effective in December.

Baylor Scott & White Health Central Texas, a division of Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health, announced the appointment of Pat Currie as president and COO.

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers has named Eric Pianalto president, according to a report by The City Wire.

Gary, Ind.-based Methodist Hospitals President and CEO Ian McFadden will resign at the end of the month, according to a Post-Tribune report.

Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Wash., has named Maurine Cate CEO, according to a report by The Spokesman-Review.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash., announced Jonathan Avery, chief administrative officer of the medical center, will be leaving his post, according to a report by The Columbian.

Residents of Detroit have elected Mike Duggan, the former CEO of Detroit Medical Center, as their new mayor, according to a Detroit News report.

LaGrangeville, N.Y.-based Health Quest announced the appointment of Ronald J. Tatelbaum, MD, as CMO.

Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, Ky., has named Steve Meredith interim CEO, according to a SurfKY News report.

Lodi (Calif.) Health has named Terry Deak CFO, according to a Lodi News-Sentinel report.