The Medical Staff of Dearborn County Hospital has announced its elected officers for 2008.  The staff recently voted to extend all positions to two year terms, with the exception of the Member at Large and the Hospital Based Physician Representative, both of which remain one year terms. 

The new Chief of Staff is James Cole, M.D.  Dr. Cole is a Board Certified Radiologist with River Valley Imaging, LLC.  He joined the DCH Medical Staff in 1996.

Stephen Eliason, M.D., a Board Certified Pathologist, was elected to the position of Vice Chief of Staff/Secretary/Treasurer.  The Vice Chief also serves as Chairperson of the Credentials Committee.  Dr. Eliason joined the DCH Medical Staff in 2003.

Also elected to the Executive Committee of the Dearborn County Hospital Medical Staff were:

• Chief of Medicine:  Leslie Glick, M.D.

• Chief of Surgery:  Michael McAndrew, M.D.

• Chief of Obstetrics:  Stephan Kraeling, M.D.

• Chief of Pediatrics:  Daniel Barkdoll, M.D.

• Member at Large:  Carl Goodin, D.P.M.

• Hospital Based Physician Representative:  Richard Zegarra, M.D.

Medical Staff Officers are responsible for conducting the business of the Medical Staff, including quality assurance and credentialing.  They also work closely with the hospital administration and Board of Trustees in strategic planning and setting objectives for the continued growth and development of Dearborn County Hospital and the medical community.