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Executive Moves

UChicago Medicine has named Chris Allen executive vice president and health system CFO, effective Sept. 1.  Mr. Allen joins the health system from Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC, where he has served as CFO since 2023.  “Chris’ appointment reflects…

Lancaster (Pa.) Medical Center has appointed two leaders to permanent executive roles at the hospital, which is part of Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health. Angela Sonon, DNP, CRNP, was appointed senior vice president and COO, and Valerie Ritter, MSN, RN,…

Heather Coleman, MSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health’s Northwest Region. The region includes Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mascon Franciscan Health. Ketul Patel, CEO of VMFH, announced Ms. Coleman’s appointment June 12 on LinkedIn.  Ms. Colemen…

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Chris Akeroyd as its new CIO. In this role, Mr. Akeroyd will oversee the strategic direction, planning and operational management of the health system’s information systems and IT functions. He previously served as…

CommonSpirit Senior Executive Vice President and CFO Daniel Morissette will retire at the end of October, according to a June 12 filing from the Chicago-based health system.  CommonSpirit’s board has launched a search for a new CFO, which is expected…

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Butler, Pa.-based Independence Health System has named Michael Fiorina, DO, chief medical officer.  Dr. Fiorina has spent nearly 30 years in clinical and administrative roles. He most recently served as CMO for Independence Health System’s Butler and Clarion regions, according…

The following hospital and health system CEO departures have been recently reported by Becker’s, including retirements and leadership transitions. Note: This page was created March 20 and updated June 12. June 5-12 1. Mick Brant, CEO of Gothenburg (Neb.) Health,…

Gothenburg (Neb.) Health, a critical access hospital and rural health clinic, has a new top leader after two executives were placed on administrative leave, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. Roxanne Converse-Whiting, director of community education, said CEO Mick Brant and…

Cam Patterson, MD, chancellor of Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and CEO of UAMS Health, plans to step down due to medical and personal reasons. His resignation will allow for a return to a faculty role in…

Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health has expanded its leadership roster by promoting Tonya Smith, PharmD, to COO and Chris Rucker to chief administrative officer. Dr. Smith, previously senior vice president of Acute Care and president of Winchester Medical Center, will now…

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