Community Memorial Healthcare

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Community Memorial Healthcare has appointed Tom Hood as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

The appointment follows the previously announced decision by Curtis Hawkinson to step down after 19 years of service to the hospital and community.

“We are grateful for Curtis’s many years of leadership and dedication to Community Memorial Healthcare,” said Jeff Crist, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “As we move forward, Tom brings the experience and leadership needed to guide our organization through this next chapter.”

Hood brings more than 30 years of hospital executive experience, having served as Chief Executive Officer, Interim CEO, and Chief Operating Officer at community and rural hospitals across the Midwest and South. His experience includes working with boards and leadership teams to strengthen operations, support long-term sustainability, and position hospitals to meet the evolving needs of their communities.

“I am honored to serve Community Memorial Healthcare during this transition,” Hood said. “I look forward to working closely with the Board, medical staff, and broader CMH family to support high-quality patient care and a strong future for the organization.”

Hood joins Community Memorial Healthcare through its partnership with Ovation Healthcare, which supports independent hospitals through experienced leadership and shared services.

Community Memorial Healthcare remains committed to meeting the healthcare needs of Marysville and the surrounding communities.