Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford has named Jim Shmerling president and CEO, according to a report from The Connecticut Mirror.
Here are three things to know about Mr. Shmerling.
1. He will begin his new position next month.
2. He will replace Martin J. Gavin, who is retiring after running the hospital for nine years.
3. He has spent seven years leading Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, and previously served as CEO of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He also held leadership roles at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
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