Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System appointed Michael J. McBride president and CEO, effective Feb. 19.
Here are six notes:
1. Mr. McBride most recently served as senior vice president and president of suburban hospitals at CHI St. Luke's Health in Houston.
2. He previously served as president/CEO at St. Mary's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colo.
3. He is a fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives and has previously won the Regent's Award for Early Career.
4. Mr. McBride currently serves as a member of the Texas Hospital Association's Council on Policy Development. He is also a past board chair for the Colorado Hospital Association.
5. He holds a master of science degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University in San Antonio.
6. He succeeds John J. Finan Jr. who is retiring.