ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota joined Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in calling for a delay to a controversial hospital merger, which is supposed to wrap up by the end of March.
Freshly rebranded Community Memorial Healthcare welcomed a new president and chief executive this month with the arrival of Mick Zdeblick. Gary K. Wilde, the nonprofit's former president and chief executive, has stepped down after nearly 20 years of service. Zdeblick, his successor, had since 2017 served as the chief executive of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon since 2017.
Carrie Willetts, the new President and CEO of WVU Medicine - Uniontown Hospital, is no stranger to Uniontown and the Laurel Highlands. Willetts took the helm at the 145-bed Uniontown Hospital in the fall. She also was tapped to serve as WVU Medicine Executive Vice President of health system integration and business development.
Given the arc of her career trajectory, Deborah Angerami probably could have had her pick of jobs and locations had she taken the time to extensively explore her opportunities.
Princeton Community Hospital got its official welcome into the West Virginia University Health System on Friday. The hospital's welcome ceremony began with guest speakers that included West Virginia University President, Dr. Gordon Gee and current PCH President and CEO, Karen Bowling. Bowling says PCH's merger into the WVU Health System opens the door for more opportunities for the region.