CoxHealth board of directors names Chief Executive Officer

     Robert H. “Bob” Bezanson will assume the position of president and chief executive officer of CoxHealth following the August 2004 retirement of Larry D. Wallis, CoxHealth’s board of directors announced today.
      Bezanson has served as CoxHealth’s executive vice president and chief operating officer for the past eight years. He was administrator of Cox South from 1986-1995 and assistant administrator for Lester E. Cox Medical Center from 1981-1986.
      “Bob has been an integral part of the executive management team at CoxHealth for 22 years,” said Charles Chalender, board chairman. “Throughout his tenure, his passion and commitment to the success of CoxHealth has been apparent. He has the integrity and vision required for effective leadership.”
      Bezanson attained his Bachelor of Science in business and public administration from the University of Maryland. His administrative residency was accomplished at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Bezanson earned his masters in health administration from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Dec. 22, 2003