Chief Executive, Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children’s
& Women’s Hospital
Long Beach

Kent in December was named chief executive of MemorialCare’s two facilities in Long Beach, the Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. Kent has more than 20 years of health care leadership experience. Previously he was chief of the largest hospital in Utah, the Intermountain Medical Center. That hospital received numerous awards and high ratings from third-party organizations, and it was recognized for its commitment to the community and its service to both insured and underinsured populations. Kent succeeds John Bishop, who announced last year his intention to step down.

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