Indianapolis-based IU Health appointed Jeff Bird, MD, president of its East Central Region, effective May 28, according to The Star Press. The region includes IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind., and IU Health Blackford Hospital in Hartford City, Ind.
Here are four takeaways:
1. Dr. Bird currently serves as COO and CMO of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
2. He has previously served as associate director of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital's family medicine residency program.
3. He has also practiced family medicine in Muncie for numerous years.
4. Dr. Bird earned his medical degree from Indianapolis-based Indiana University School of Medicine.