Daniel Knell, interim CEO at 72-bed Bartow (Fla.) Regional Medical Center since early March, has accepted the job permanently, according to a report by the Ledger.
Executive Moves
Charles Johnston has resigned as administrator of 64-bed Pauls Valley (Okla.) General Hospital, according to a report by the Pauls Valley Democrat.
Kindred Healthcare has named Benjamin A. Breier, currently president of its hospital division, as its new COO, according to a release by Kindred.
Todd Steward, a healthcare veteran, has been named CEO of St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Texas. Mr. Steward had previously been CEO of North Suburban Medical Center in Denver, Colo., for six years, according to a report in…
Gary Gibbons, MD, president and CEO of Quincy (Mass.) Medical Center has resigned, according to a report by the Boston Herald.
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Novant Health has appointed Melissa Robson CEO of one-hospital Prince William Health System in Manassas, Va., according to a report by the News & Messenger.
Thomas P. Saxton Sr., former president and CEO of Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) General Hospital, has died at age 81, according to a report by the Times Leader.
Mercy Health Partners Eastern Division has named Kevin Cook as president and CEO of Mercy Health Partners Northeastern Pennsylvania, according to a report by the Abington Journal.
Hospital Sisters Health System and the board of directors of St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wis., named Joan Coffman as incoming president and CEO, according to an HSHS news release.
Geoffrey Cole, president and CEO of 328-bed Norwalk (Conn.) Hospital, has resigned, according to a report by The Hour.