St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO resigns after Parkinson’s diagnosis

John Dubis, president and CEO of Edgewood, Ky.-based St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has stepped down after disclosing to managers that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, according to the Cincinnati Business Insider.

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Mr. Dubis said he is in the early stages of the disease, but insisted on retiring out of concern his diagnosis might impair his ability to lead the organization, according to the report.

Mr. Dubis joined St. Elizabeth Healthcare in 2007 as COO and has held the CEO title since 2011. Garren Volvin, COO of the system, was named interim CEO.

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