Kristy Carrington, BSN, RN, becomes chief executive of Providence’s North Division on Aug. 24, bringing lessons from her early career as an ICU nurse that she said continue to shape how she leads.  Ms. Carrington succeeds Kevin Brooks, who is…

Recently, I had a cardiac ablation at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for my paroxysmal atrial fibrillation – the kind of specialty care that many assume requires a trip to a major urban medical center. The new…

In healthcare, we are trained to move quickly, solve problems and make decisions. Over time, those habits become second nature, shaping the instincts we rely on when the stakes are high. But I’ve learned that leadership isn’t always about moving…

Healthcare leaders are operating in a period of near-constant disruption. Advances in technology and care models, along with reimbursement challenges, regulatory uncertainty and rising expectations, are reshaping how care is delivered and how organizations must operate. This scope and pace…

Studer Family Children’s Hospital has a SEAL team — not one that executes military missions, but one that helps physicians, nurses and other hospital employees prepare for high-risk, low-frequency situations.  The project — which stands for Simulating Emergency Action for…

Mellissa Gardner, chief marketing and strategy officer of Plano, Texas-based CorroHealth, has been named to the 2026 class of PRNEWS People of the Year. Ms. Gardner was recognized in the brand reputation category and was selected following a nomination process…

In healthcare, a data breach represents a threat to patient safety, institutional trust and the integrity of care. The leaders charged with defending against cyberattacks have become among the most critical figures in any hospital or health system.  The CISOs…

Women accounted for a larger share of hospital and health system leadership appointments in 2026 than in the same stretch of 2025, according to a Becker’s analysis of its executive move reporting. Becker’s compared appointments tracked in its women leadership…

The cost of accomplishing anything great is willingness to be misunderstood. Internalization of the idea “This problem matters enough that an unreasonable attempt is justified” is the bedrock of any monumental accomplishment. The hard part of trying to do anything…

Emily Moorhead, president of the Macomb market at Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, spent her first year building a foundation — strengthening quality metrics, deepening physician partnerships and improving financial performance. The growth question she’s now putting to her leadership team…