Michael L. Wall, who has been CEO of Northridge Hospital Medical Center for 11.5 years, is retiring effective July 2. Hospital owner Dignity Health will be appointing a permanent CEO in the near future, but has chosen Vice President of Finance and CFO Saliba Salo as interim president. In a letter to Northridge employees, Wall said he was privileged to serve and proud of the hospital’s many achievements under his tenure. Those achievements include improved financial performance and increasing patient satisfaction scores. Wall also noted the hospital’s collective work in opening the Valley’s first pediatric trauma center, and technology investments made, including the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery, the Gamma Knife and the soon to come hybrid bi-plane surgical suite. Wall also pointed out that the hospital has initiated many community programs under his watch, including partnerships with LAPD and the District Attorney to address unmet health needs. Among those programs are the Obesity and Diabetes Initiative and the Family Justice Center. Wall said he will miss his “superb staff, physicians and volunteers.” “I applaud your spirit and determination to keep Northridge the best medical center possible,” he said. He is taking a month-long vacation before officially retiring. Judy Temes
