Steven J. Stack, M.D., an emergency physician practicing in Lexington, Ky., was named president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest and most influential physician organization. Following a year-long term as president-elect, Dr. Stack will assume the office of AMA president in June 2015. At that time he will be age 43 and…
Cedar Lake promotes, hires
Michelle Kersting was promoted to Director of Finance. Michelle has 14 years of progressive experience at Cedar Lake as Assistant Director of Finance. She has an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a MBA from UofL. Michelle will be reviewing processes within the Finance Department as well as available financial reporting tools for leadership staff within…
KentuckyOne Health Medical Group names regional directors
KentuckyOne Health Medical Group has named Patrick Meko and Matthew Turner, II regional directors. Meko and Turner will work as a team with senior leadership, office management and physician liaisons to enhance operational support for KentuckyOne Health’s physician offices in the Louisville market. Meko has more than a decade of experience in health care operations. He most…
UofL professor named Indiana University Alumni Legacy Leader
M. Cynthia Logsdon, PhD, APRN, FAAN, professor, University of Louisville School of Nursing, has been selected as one of 100 Alumni Legacy Leaders by Indiana University School of Nursing during its Centennial year. This award recognizes exceptional contributions to nursing through education, clinical practice, leadership and research. A competitive submission and review process was used…
Bailey named director of ambulatory and preventive cardiology
Dr. Alison Bailey has been named the director of Ambulatory and Preventive Cardiology for UK HealthCare. In this role, Bailey will oversee the Gill Heart Institute’s outpatient practices in Lexington and continue to provide oversight of the cardiac rehabilitation program. “Unfortunately, the patients we see have more complex health issues than ever before,” said Dr.…
Baptist Health Paducah names Bonnie Schrock chief operating officer
Bonnie Schrock, FACHE, has been named chief operating officer of Baptist Health Paducah. William A. Brown, FACHE, hospital president and West Region Executive, made the announcement. “With more than 20 years’ service here, Bonnie has demonstrated leadership, dedication and commitment to service. She embraces our mission and embodies our Baptist Health values,” he said. “Most…