Executive Moves

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Health appointed Umberto Tachinardi, MD, as its first chief health digital officer.

The following executive moves made by or involving women have been reported by or shared with Becker's since Feb. 25. 

Campbell County Health in Gillette, Wyo., named Matthew Shahan CEO. 

Craig Thompson, MD, is stepping down from his role as president and CEO of New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Six hospital and health system COO moves have been reported on by Becker's since Feb. 15.

Mercy Health Saint Mary's, part of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, has chosen Brandon Francis, MD, to serve as chief medical officer, effective mid-May. 

Sylvia Radziszewski was chosen as the new COO of University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland, Ohio.

St. Louis-based Christian Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, has named Pooja Vyas, DO, vice president and chief medical officer. 

Several hospital and health system executives have stepped down from their positions in 2022. 

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn., has tapped Sarah Colley as senior vice president and chief human resources officer.