Here are four takeaways:
1. Ms. Linden comes to Providence Saint Joseph from St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, Calif., where she was executive vice president and COO.
2. She has also served as vice president of business/strategic development for Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia.
3. She completed her MBA degree at Los Angeles-based Loyola Marymount University.
4. She replaces Kerry Carmody, a former Providence executive who came out of retirement to serve as interim CEO of Providence Saint Joseph until a permanent leader was identified.
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