Dallas-based Children's Health has named Dane Peterson as its COO.
Mr. Peterson previously served as president and COO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare. He spent 16 years with the system, including time spent as its interim CEO.
"Dane joins us at a pivotal time of growth for North Texas and Children's Health," Christopher Durovich, president and CEO of Children's Health, said in a news release. "His extensive operational leadership experience will be an important asset for our team as we work to deliver the best pediatric care for our patients today and for generations to come."
Children's Health is licensed for 562 beds and hosts more than 900,000 patient visits annually. It includes approximately 8,400 employees and 1,200 medical and dental staff members.