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AFFINITY MEDICAL CENTER APPOINTS INTERIM CEO Barry Michael is Affinity Medical Center’s interim CEO. In this role, he will be responsible for all hospital operations and will work closely with the board, medical staff and senior leadership team. Prior to accepting this position, Michael held various healthcare leadership positions in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. He is known for his outstanding leadership in hospital operations, physician relations and recruitment and for leading organizations to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction scores. Michael received his master’s degree in healthcare administration from Duke University and his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. BCH CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Willard Roderick, chief executive officer of Barberton Citizens Hospital, announces his retirement after 25 years of services. This decision will be effective May 31, 2008. Mr. Roderick considered retirement in 2007, but has agreed Willard Roderick to remain in his current role as CEO at Barberton Citizens Hospital to assist with the transition to the Summa Health System. Mr. Roderick began his career at Barberton Citizens Hospital 25 years ago as the Director of Plant Operations and was named President and CEO on August 1, 2000. Over the last 5 years, Mr. Roderick implemented the Getting to Excellence initiative which focused on five pillars of excellence that served as a foundation at the hospital for clinical, financial and quality excellence. During his 25 years of service, he has always been involved in many community initiatives and plans to continue to do so after he retires. CFGH PRESIDENT ELECTED TO NATIONAL POSITION Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital (CFGH) president Kathleen A. Rice, RPh, MBA, was recently elected chair of the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Bureau of Hospitals for 2008. Kathleen A. Rice ceo info Rice was elected to her oneyear term by members of the AOA’s Executive Committee at the organization’s recent annual conference. The AOA seeks to advance the practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession. There are more than 38,000 members nationally. Rice has been actively involved in osteopathic education since 1984, most recently serving as Vice Chair of the Bureau of Hospital’s executive committee. In her new role, she will represent the 85 osteopathic teaching hospitals as a member of the AOA’s Board of Trustees. In addition to her involvement with the AOA, Rice also serves on the Ohio Osteopathic Association’s Board of Trustees. Rice has served as president and chief operating officer of Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital since 2004, holds a Master of Business degree and is a licensed pharmacist. She resides in Lyndhurst, Ohio. ■ 2 2 | GREATER AKRON/CANTON M.D. NEWS JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2008
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