Executive Moves

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has appointed David Haynes, MD, as chief patient experience officer, effective July 1. 

MetroHealth named Richard Blinkhorn, MD, executive vice president and chief physician executive, and Dalph Watson, JD, executive vice president and chief people officer.

Joe Yoder has been named as the president of two Legacy Health hospitals. He started his position June 19.

St. Louis-based SSM Health has named Hossain Marandi, MD, system vice president of its pediatric service line and president of Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. 

Judy Fox is the new president and CEO of Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center. 

Cindy Carstens, BSN, will retire as CEO of Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa, on Dec. 31. 

The South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta recognized Steven Brian Dawson, MD, the system's chief medical officer, as its "health system hero" for his work following the announcement of his departure at a June 21 board meeting. 

The following chief medical and nursing officer moves have been shared with or reported on by Becker's since June 15:

Mike Murrill was named president and CEO for AdventHealth Zephyrhills, AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Connerton in Pasco County, Florida.

Medford, Ore.-based Asante Health has named Tom Gessel president and CEO, effective Sept. 18.