Executive Moves

The following hospital executive moves occurred within the past week, beginning with the most recent.

Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, N.Y., has welcomed Michael Ostrander as CFO.

Daniel Goggin, CPA, recently became CFO of St. Joseph Health System in Bryan, Texas, Jan. 21, according to a report by The Eagle.

John Halfen, CEO and CFO of Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, Calif., has announced plans to retire in July 2014, according to an Inyo Register report.

Jeff Brannon, CEO of Medical Center Enterprise (Ala.) has announced plans to resign at the end of February, according to a report by The Southeast Sun.

Ben Kolman, CEO of Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Mo., will become CEO of Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, La., effective Feb. 4, according to a report by The Lexington News.

Clifton Springs (N.Y.) Hospital & Clinic has named Lewis Zulick, MD, interim CEO, according to a Democrat and Chronicle report.

Pierre, S.D.-based Avera St. Mary's, which includes Avera St. Mary's Hospital, a long-term care facility and independent living apartments for seniors, has named Tom Wagner CFO, according to a Dakota Radio Group report.

Manhasset, N.Y.-based North Shore-LIJ Health System has named Barbara Barnett, MD, medical director of Glen Cove (N.Y.) Hospital.

Robert McGregor, MD, has joined Akron (Ohio) Children's Hospital as its first CMO.