Chief Healthcare Executive November 4, 2024
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After serving in an interim capacity for nearly a year, Erik Mikaitis, MD, has been named the chief executive officer of Cook County Health in Chicago.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted late last month to approve Mikaitis taking the role on a permanent basis. He began serving as interim CEO on Dec. 2.
“It is a privilege to be appointed to this role and I look forward to continuing to work with the incredible CCH team to build on the momentum we have developed to advance our historic mission,” Mikaitis said in a statement. “My vision is to build on CCH’s strong foundation and lead...