Pikeville Medical Center COO Juanita Deskins resigns: 3 things to know

Juanita Deskins, COO of Pikeville (Ky.) Medical Center, resigned earlier this month, according to a Williamson Daily News report.

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Here are three things to know:

1. Ms. Deskins transitioned to a new role with the medical center and will now serve as a consultant.

2. She worked at the medical center for 41 years.

3. Donovan Blackburn, who is assistant CEO of the hospital, stepped into the COO role.

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