Executive Moves

Marin Healthcare District, based in Greenbrae, Calif., has named David Cox as its new CFO, according to a report by the Contra Costa Times.

The board of directors at Palm Drive Hospital in Sebastopol, Calif., voted 3-2 to terminate CEO James Russell, according to a report in the Press Democrat.

The Villages (Fla.) Regional Hospital has named Tim Hawkins as its new CEO, according to a report in The Villages Daily Sun.

Maryjane Wurth has been named as the new president of the Illinois Hospital Association and will replace Ken Robbins, who will be retiring later this year, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare in Louisville, Ky., has named Janice James as its interim CEO, according to a report by the Courier-Journal.

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance has named Brad Stern as its new vice president of the healthcare financing division, according to a Wells Fargo news release.

Providence, R.I.-based Roger Williams Medical Center and St. Joseph's Health Services have received approval by the state health department to merge, according to a report by Providence Business News.

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Fargo, N.D.-based MeritCare have signed a letter of intent to merge, according to a report in the Argus Leader.

Pamela Maples Maher has signed a six-month agreement to serve as CEO of St. John's Medical Center in Jackson Hole, Wyo., replacing Jim Schuessler, who was fired by St. John's board of trustees in June, according to a report in…

Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., has named Larry Anderson as its new CEO, according to a report by the North County Times.