Following an extensive national search, the Island Hospital Board of Commissioners has selected Charles T. Hall to be the hospital’s chief executive officer beginning Nov. 11. With nearly a quarter century of progressive operational experience, Hall has led health-care organizations in creating new services, expanding and upgrading existing programs and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. “Island Hospital has a long history of providing quality care, expanding services and meeting the needs of the community,” said Hall. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join their team and looking forward to partnering with the region’s gifted physicians and leaders.” In his most recent role, Hall served as interim market chief executive for AllianceHealth in southeast Oklahoma. Hall brings considerable experience as a health-care executive and an executive officer. Before his civilian career, Hall served in the U.S. Navy from 1994 to 2010, in which he served as a hospital corpsman, nurse and commissioned officer. “Charles brings an impressive background and history of accomplishments to our hospital district,” said Warren Tessler, Board of Commissioner president. “His work in hospital organizations illustrates his outstanding leadership skills and his ability to achieve positive results. We are looking forward to Charles joining our team.” Since 2014, Hall has held executive positions with Community Health Systems (CHS), an organization that operates 102 hospitals in 18 states. … Read More