Mission Health announces hospital CEO

Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health has named Chad Patrick CEO of Mission Hospital, also in Asheville, effective mid-July. He has served as CEO of HCA's Orange Park Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. for the past six years. 

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System selects CEO

Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System has named Richard Vath, M.D., president and CEO. Interim president and CEO since March, he previously served as the organization’s chief transformation officer. 

Allegheny Health Network names hospital president

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has appointed Vicenta Gaspar-Yoo, M.D., president of Natrona Heights, Pa.-based Allegheny Valley Hospital effective July 1. She most recently served as system physician adviser at Cleveland-based University Hospitals. 

Johns Hopkins Medicine names VP for security

Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine has named Connor Scott acting vice president for security, effective immediately. For the past year, he has served as chief of staff in the Office of the Vice President for Security.
 

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