Executive Moves

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has tapped Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, CRNA, as its next chief nursing officer. 

NYC Health + Hospitals has named Amit Uppal, MD, as the next chief medical officer at its flagship Bellevue Hospital. 

Bandon, Ore.-based Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center has appointed Alden Forrester, MD, as its new chief medical officer. 

Timothy Liesching, MD, has joined Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System as vice president and chief medical officer of its medical group.   

Chadron (Neb.) Community Hospital and Health Services has filled several vice president roles, completing its leadership team.

Michael Mulkey, CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville, Ore., will step down from his role Nov. 1.

St. Louis-based Ascension has appointed two regional financial officers with more than 40 years of combined experience in healthcare finance, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker's.

Lynnette Clinton returned to Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System to take on the CIO role.

Mark Robinson has been named CEO of Great Falls (Mont.) Clinic and Hospital.

Joseph Lombardi, MD, was appointed chief physician executive at Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare.