Conemaugh Health System names next CEO

Publish date: 2024-06-18

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - Conemaugh Health System has named its next CEO.

William Caldwell will be taking over the reigns after Steve Tucker announced his retirement in June after 33 years. His retirement goes into effect Sept. 7.

“Bill is an experienced health care executive known for his passion for quality care, strong operational skills, and unwavering commitment to employees, physicians and patients," said Victor Giovanetti, LifePoint Health Eastern Group president.

Caldwell has been CEO of Wilson Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint health care facility, in North Carolina since 2014.

He has also served as COO of LewisGale Medical Center in Virginia and CEO for Retreat Hospital in Virginia.

“I am excited to join the team at Conemaugh Health,” said Caldwell. “I have been so impressed by what I have learned so far about the system, its work, accomplishments and regional impact so far."

Giovanetti said Caldwell will work with Tucker for several weeks to begin his transition.

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