Franklin, TN (February 1, 2013) – Capella Healthcare has announced the members of the 2013 National Physician Leadership Group, according to Dan Slipkovich, Chief Executive Officer of Capella Healthcare. At Capella’s family of hospitals, physicians are integrally involved in providing leadership where they practice, Slipkovich said. In addition to leadership roles on the Medical Staff,
Dr. Swensson is Chief Medical Officer for Capella Healthcare Franklin, TN (January 25, 2013) – Erik Swensson, MD, FACS, Capella Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer, has been selected as one of 100 nominees from which the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare” will be selected. Modern Physician and sister publication Modern Healthcare co-sponsor this annual
Pat Torrico, RN, BSN, MSN, has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer for Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR, effective January 14, according to Donnie Frederic, Chief Executive Officer. With more than 25 years of experience, she brings a wealth of expertise to her new position. Torrico comes to Saint Mary’s from Wuesthoff Medical
James (Jim) F. Davidson has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for EASTAR Health System, effective Monday, January 7, according to Kevin Fowler, Chief Executive Officer. Davidson comes from Vanguard Health System where he served as COO at Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. Previously, he served as Vice President of Ancillary and Support Services for
Chris Jepsen has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, MO, effective January 2, according to Lynn Mergen, Chief Executive Officer. Jepsen has more than 30 years of nursing experience, 16 of which have been at the CNO level. She brings a strong background of medical/surgical management as well
January 2013. Willamette Valley Medical Center has received several 5-star ratings by Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about physicians and hospitals. The top ratings for 2013 recognize outstanding surgery, specifically spine surgery, back and neck surgery; and intensive care services; pulmonary services; treatment of pneumonia;
Kimberly Frazier, RN, BSN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for DeKalb Community Hospital (DCH) and Stones River Hospital (SRH), according to Sue Conley, Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2. Frazier has worked at DeKalb Community Hospital since 1998, serving since 2011 as Director of the Medical Surgical nursing units as well as ICU
Saint Mary’s is One of Three Arkansas Hospitals to Earn an A! Russellville, Arkansas, December 10, 2012 – Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in
Franklin, TN. December 10, 2012 – Capella Healthcare has announced the appointment of Giselle Krieger, RN, BSN, MS, CLNC, as Vice-President, Risk Management, effective December 10, according to Denise Warren, SVP, Chief Financial Officer. For the past four years, Krieger has served as Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety Officer at Parkway Medical Center