EMH Health System announces series of executive additions

ELYRIA, Ohio — EMH Regional Healthcare System made a trio of changes to its executive staff that included creating a new position. The health system stated in a press release that the changes introduce “fresh, new perspectives” and add “balance to its existing disciplines.”

The promotions are:

• Jill Cooksey, the new vice president of nursing/chief nursing officer, who will oversee inpatient nursing throughout the system.
• Dr. Douglas McDonald, the new vice president of medical affairs/chief medical officer, who will act as the liaison between system physicians and the executive team.
• Charlotte Wray, the new vice president of clinical operations/chief clinical officer, which is a new position. Wray will oversee the emergency department, cardiovascular services, surgery and other areas that have significant inpatient and outpatient activity.

All three executives previously held positions within EMH. The health system got a new CEO in April, Dr. Donald Sheldon, who succeeded the late Kevin Martin.