Category: Hospital Executive Moves

Jonathan Ward was named COO of National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Ark.

Scott McConnaha is stepping down as president and CEO of the Manitowoc, Wis.-based  Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.

Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health has appointed Angie Wright, MSN, RN, as the organization’s chief nursing executive, a newly created role for the health system.

Kerry Flowers was promoted to chief culture and experience officer at Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health.

Tejas Gandhi was named COO of Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., effective Nov. 18.

Cory Edmondson, president and CEO of Kerrville, Texas-based Peterson Health, will leave the system on Feb. 7 for a new role.

John Powell, MD, is leaving Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare after 15 years to become the physician in chief of Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare. 

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Health Care has named Rick Shumway its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 13. Mr. Shumway will succeed Quinn McKenna, who will retire in January.

Orlando (Fla.) Health has appointed leaders for three hospitals.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Chi Memorial has appointed Lee Jackson, MD, as chief medical officer, effective Nov. 1.