Growth at Cape Fear Valley Health necessitated at change in the organization’s leadership, according to a media statement released on Sunday.
The following changes take effect Monday (today).

Michael Zappa, M.D, will serve as chief clinical officer, the corporate leader for the Hospitalist and Emergency Medicine program. He’ll also provide physician leadership and oversight to the Transfer Center and Respiratory Therapy, according to Sunday’s statement.
Chris Tart, PharmD, will be president of Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, as well as continuing to direct the Pharmacy and Cancer Center, hospital officials stated.
Leadership for Radiology and Laboratory services will go to Kevin Jackson, who will keep his current responsibilities as vice president of operational excellence.
“We’re excited to make these changes and look forward to these members of our team working together in their new roles to continue to provide exceptional healthcare to Cape Fear Valley Health patients,” said Cape Fear Valley Health’s Chief Operating Officer Daniel Weatherly.
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