FT. LAUDERDALE, FL: Holy Cross, Mercy Hospitals announce promotions

John C. Johnson has been named to a new regional position where he will assume responsibilities for more Catholic Health East hospitals. Effective May 1, Johnson will be executive vice president, Ministry Operations for CHE. He will be responsible for mergers and acquisitions for the CHE system. Johnson has served as president and CEO of Holy Cross Hospital since 1998 and of Mercy Hospital since 2008. Holy Cross Hospital Executive Vice President/COO Patrick Taylor, MD, has been promoted to president/CEO of Holy Cross Hospital. Mercy Hospital COO Manuel P. Anton III, MD, has been promoted to president/CEO of Mercy. Both promotions are effective May 1.