PeaceHealth taps nurse leader as chief executive of Oregon region

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth named Heather Wall, MSN, RN, chief executive of its Oregon region.

Ms. Wall has been serving as interim chief executive for the region for the last six months. She is responsible for leading services across the care continuum with a focus on delivering high-quality care, building strong connections and expanding services, according to an Oct. 6 system news release. 

The PeaceHealth Oregon region includes Springfield-based PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Florence-based PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, and clinics and specialty services.

Ms. Wall started her career as a neurology nurse. Before her interim role, she served as vice president of patient care operations and was named chief nursing officer at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in 2018, the release said.

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