Executive Moves

Atlanta-based Emory University has named Sandra Wong, MD, chief academic officer of Emory Healthcare and dean of Emory University School of Medicine. 

Chris Shride, president of Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet (Ill.), has resigned from his role — just over a week after nurses at the hospital completed their second strike in three months. 

The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has selected Steven Webber, MD, to lead as executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine. 

Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have added a new position to their executive board: a chief clinical and academic integration officer.  

Gregory Pauly was selected as group president of acute care services for Duke University Health System; president of Duke University Hospital; and vice dean for clinical and academic Integration at Duke University School of Medicine.

Hospital C-suites face tough decisions as they focus on key areas such as quality, growth and strategy to ensure long-term success. These decisions range from service cuts to streamlining leadership structures. 

Ettore Palazzo, MD, was named CEO of Kirkland, Wash.-based EvergreenHealth.

Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, N.Y., will undergo a CEO change at year's end as Tommy Ibrahim, MD, exits the top role. 

Beaumont-based Christus Southeast Texas Health System has named Kevin Parsley chief operating officer, Beaumont Enterprise reported Nov. 29. 

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has appointed Dana Beckton as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer, effective Jan. 8