Providence Portland (Ore.) Medical Center tapped Kendall Sawa, RN, to serve as COO, effective Nov. 5.
Here are three takeaways:
1. Mr. Sawa currently served as chief executive for Providence Seaside (Ore.) Hospital and North Coast Service Area.
2. He previously worked at Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth for two decades, serving in numerous management roles, including CEO.
3. Providence Portland Medical Center is a 483-bed tertiary referral center.