December 13, 2007

David Hoidal, CEO of the UAB Health System since 2004, is resigning his post effective Jan. 4, 2008, said Carol Z. Garrison, president of UAB and chair of the UAB Health System.

“Since 2000, I have been fortunate to hold several positions within the Health System, and value the experiences that each of them have brought,” Hoidal said. “I also value the many relationships I have developed over the years as we worked collaboratively to continually improve the Health System for the benefit of all, most importantly the patients we serve.

“While my wife and I have enjoyed our many years in Alabama, our roots remain in the Midwest. At this point in our lives our priority is to spend more time with family, particularly our aging parents. We realize that not everyone has that opportunity, and we are extremely grateful to have that option.

“So it is with mixed emotions that I depart the UAB Health System, disappointed that I will not be an active participant in its continued growth and development, but delighted with our decision regarding family.”

Garrison thanked Hoidal for his leadership. “Our Health System is stronger than ever, and we have a superb executive team to ensure its continued success. We will be formulating a plan for the transition and interim leadership in the near future, as well as a plan for identifying the next CEO of the Health System.”

The UAB Health System comprises UAB’s entire clinical enterprise, including the 908-bed UAB Hospital, The Kirklin Clinic, the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital, Viva, the Health Services Foundation, UAB Highlands, Medical West, and the Montgomery Baptist Hospitals.

Hoidal joined UAB in 2000 as executive director of The Kirklin Clinic and president of the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital. In 2002 he was named Chief Operating Officer for the Health System’s clinical programs, and was named CEO in 2004.