Oregon Health & Science University targets next president, and more | MED MOVES

Shereef Elnahal, MD, is poised to become the next president of Oregon Health & Science University.

Shereef Elnahal, MD

Chad Paulson, chair of the university’s board of directors, said that Elnahal has been named OHSU’s president-select. The OHSU board is slated to vote to confirm Elnahal as president during a meeting on June 27.

Elnahal formerly served as CEO of the Veterans Health Administration, which serves more than 9 million veterans and operates 170 medical centers.

He also brings experience in an academic medical center. Elnahal served as the president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, the main academic medical center for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement, “President-elect Dr. Shereef Elnahal has the experience and accomplishments to usher OHSU into the future and continue leading in health care, education and research.”

A 25-member committee, which included doctors, nurses and scientists, led the search.

Elnahal recently co-authored a study that examined burnout at the Veterans Health Administration, which found improvement but that burnout levels remain higher than during pre-pandemic years.

In a post on LinkedIn about the study, Elnahal hailed the progress but also noted the “lingering sense that we just need to do more to support our workforce across different fields.”

Lynn Detterman

Froedtert ThedaCare appoints regional president

Lynn Detterman has been named the president of Froedtert ThedaCare Health’s north region.

Detterman will oversee a significant swath of the Wisconsin health system, including the Fox Valley region and five surrounding rural markets, along with the Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Manitowoc and Sheboygan areas.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role where I can continue supporting our teams who are providing comprehensive and high-quality care for patients and families,” Detterman said in a statement. “I’m excited about the future where we can further support our mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities, and help people live their unique, best lives.”

Imran A. Andrabi, MD, president and CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, said Detterman is “ truly dedicated to advancing our mission and vision.”

“Her people-centric, strategic leadership supports our organization’s commitment to expanding access, continuing high-quality care and reimaging the future of health care,” Andrabi said in a statement.

Detterman joined ThedaCare in 2020 as senior vice president of ThedaCare’s South Region.

Froedtert ThedaCare, a system with 18 hospitals and more than 360 other healthcare locations, was created with the merger of the Froedtert and ThedaCare systems in 2024.

Diana Glasser, MD

Dignity Health hospital names chief medical officer

Diana Glasser, MD, has been named the chief medical officer of Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Most recently, Glasser served as chief medical officer at Southern Hills Hospital, an HCA Healthcare facility in Las Vegas.

“I am honored to return to Dignity Health in this new role,” Glasser said in a statement. “This community holds a special place in my heart, and I look forward to working with the outstanding team at Northridge Hospital to advance our mission of compassionate, high-quality care for all.”

Jeremy Zoch, the president and CEO of the hospital, said Glasser’s “deep understanding of our organization and her demonstrated leadership in clinical operations make her an exceptional choice to lead our medical team.”

“Her dedication to patient-centered care and continuous improvement reflects Dignity Health’s mission and values,” Zoch said in a statement.

Glasser has served on national committees for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Angela Sonon, left, and Valerie Ritter

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center names two key leaders

Penn State Health has announced the appointment of two key leaders at the Lancaster Medical Center.

Angela Sonon has been named senior vice president and chief operating officer of the hospital, and Valerie Ritter has been named vice president and chief nursing officer. Both began in their new roles on June 1. They had served in an interim capacity in recent months.

Sonon joined Lancaster Medical Center in July 2022, initially serving as senior director of quality and medical affairs before stepping into the interim chief operating officer role. She previously worked at Tower Health.

Ritter also worked at Tower Health before joining Lancaster Medical Center. She served as the nursing director for the emergency department at Pottstown Hospital.

Joseph Frank, Penn State Health’s East Region hospital president, praised both Sonon and Ritter for their contributions.

“Both have gone above and beyond in their interim positions, earning the trust and respect of their teams and colleagues,” Frank said in a statement. ‘Their passion, expertise and commitment to excellence will continue to drive Lancaster Medical Center forward as we grow and serve our community with outstanding care.”