Executive Moves

Robert Abernethy, CFO of Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas, has announced he plans to retire, according to an Odessa American report.

El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Calif., has named Mike Zdeblick as its new COO, according to a Mountain View Patch report.

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H., has named Joseph Pepe, MD, as its new president and CEO.

Columbus (Ind.) Regional Hospital has appointed Pamela Missi, BSN, MSN, as its new vice president and CNO.

Jonathan A. Leviss, MD, has been named Rhode Island Quality Institute's first chief medical officer.

Mike Henke, president and CEO of Northfield (Minn.) Hospital & Clinics, has passed away, according to a Northfield Patch report.

Auburn, Ind.-based DeKalb Health has announced that CEO Kirk Ray resigned as of Aug. 31.

Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, Calif., has named Mark Zielazinski as its chief information and technology integration officer.

Steven P. Boyle, CEO of Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners, will retire Oct. 1 after 24 years of executive leadership within the system.

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