Deana Sievert, DNP, RN, has joined Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center as chief nursing officer. Dr. Sievert joins the 671-bed teaching hospital from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Ross Heart Hospital, both in Columbus, where she served as…
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Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has named Jessica Baird-Wertman to oversee operations and strategy for its primary care network. As CEO of the network, she will lead operations and the implementation of business strategies to improve performance, the health system said…
Brandon Mencini was appointed president of Auburn and Covington medical centers in Washington state, which are part of Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System, and market leader for South King County. Mr. Mencini joined MultiCare on Nov. 3 from Asante Rogue Regional…
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has appointed Kim DeRoche, MD, as its first systemwide chief of primary care, effective Feb. 2, 2026, according to a system news release shared with Becker’s. In her new role, Dr. DeRoche will oversee delivery…
Chris Powell has been named senior vice president and COO of Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System. Mr. Powell brings three decades of healthcare industry experience to the role, according to a Nov. 6 health system news release. He will oversee…
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Deborah Feldman will retire as president and CEO of Dayton (Ohio) Children’s Hospital on June 30 after nearly 14 years in the role. Ms. Feldman joined the hospital in 2012, according to a Nov. 6 hospital news release. She led…
John Ryan has been named chief strategy officer of Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health, according to a Nov. 6 health system news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Ryan brings significant leadership experience, most recently serving as CEO of OrthoIndy. In his…
Marilyn Schock will retire as president of UCHealth Greeley (Colo.) Hospital in February after a 40-year career in healthcare. Ms. Schock joined Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth in 2014 and was later selected to lead the design and development of Greeley Hospital,…
James Sly has been appointed CEO of the Grossmont Healthcare District in La Mesa, Calif., effective Dec. 15. The board of directors approved Mr. Sly’s selection in a 5-0 vote during its Nov. 4 meeting, following a nationwide recruitment process,…
St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth has named Sarah Becker vice president and administrator of its pediatric care joint venture, effective Dec. 1. The venture between Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital — with expertise of pediatric specialists from…