Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health has named DP Harris senior vice president of enterprise IT and chief digital and information officer. Mr. Harris shared the news in an April 22 LinkedIn post. “In this role, I have the privilege of…
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Marshall, Mo.-based Fitzgibbon Hospital has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the independent rural hospital pursues a potential sale of the facility. The hospital said it has faced increasing financial pressures, including rising operating costs, workforce shortages and…
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, appointed Angela Green, BSN, to the newly created chief nursing officer and chief operating officer role, the hospital said in an April 21 Facebook post. Ms. Green brings more than 15 years…