Troubled physicians are now being referred to the Professionals Program at Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare in Elmhurst, IL. It is one of several programs in the country that helps doctors with substance abuse, mood and personality disorders, and anxiety. While the program has also served airline pilots, attorneys, and other business executives, it has been utilized primarily by physicians.
An infection spread by IV treatment led to the deaths of 13 premature newborns at a hospital in western Turkey, according to a doctor investigating the incident. In a similar case in the capital, Ankara, in July that led to 27 newborn fatalities, government-appointed doctors investigating the deaths said a staff shortage had increased the risk of infection.
The American College of Physician Executives has chosen Barry R. Silbaugh, MD, as CEO. Silbaugh, 60, replaces Roger Schenke, who established the College more than 30 years ago.
James R. Thomas has been appointed President of HCA's South Atlantic Division in Charleston, S.C., effective Sept. 1. As president of the newly-formed division, Thomas, 56, is responsible for HCA's seven hospitals and seven ambulatory surgery centers in Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Jacksonville, FL. These hospitals had previously been part of HCA's Carolina Market and Jacksonville Market.
Tenet Southern States Region has named Janie Sinacore-Jaberg CEO of East Cooper Regional Medical Center, a 100-bed acute care facility located in Mount Pleasant, SC, effective Oct. 15.
Vincent L. Johnson Jr., vice president of administration at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center in Florida, has been named COO of UC Davis Medical Center, effective Oct. 27.