Rapid City, S.D.-based Regional Health tapped John Pierce to serve as acting president for Rapid City Hospital and market, according to a Rapid City Journal report. The health system also appointed Thomas Worsley permanent president of Spearfish (S.D.) Hospital and Hills markets.
Mr. Pierce has worked at Regional Health for 19 years. He most recently served as vice president for the Rapid City Hospital and market. Previously, he was CEO of Regional Health Physicians.
Mr. Worsley became interim president of the Spearfish Hospital and market in November 2017. He joined Regional Health in 2015, serving as vice president of the Rapid City market.
These appointments come on the heels of Regional Health CEO Brent Phillips' resignation due to a personnel issue. Paulette Davidson, Regional Health's COO, is now acting president and CEO.