PeaceHealth Appointed New Oregon Region Chief Executive
Heather Wall has been named the permanent chief executive officer for the PeaceHealth Oregon network.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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PeaceHealth announced the selection of Heather Wall as the new chief executive for its Oregon region. Wall previously served as the interim chief executive for the hospital network for six months.
Why it matters
The appointment solidifies leadership for a healthcare system that operates multiple critical medical facilities throughout the state of Oregon.
The transition followed a six-month tenure in the interim role. Heather Wall brings experience from her time as chief nursing officer, a position she began in 2018.
The players
Heather Wall
She is the newly appointed chief executive of the PeaceHealth Oregon region and a registered nurse with an MSN.
PeaceHealth
This is a non-profit health system based in Vancouver, Wash., that operates various medical centers across Oregon.
The details
Wall oversees a regional network that includes PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, and PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. Prior to her executive leadership, she served as vice president of patient care operations and as a nursing leader.
Timeline
Heather Wall became the chief nursing officer at Sacred Heart in 2018.
Wall served as the interim chief executive from April 2026 to October 2026.
PeaceHealth officially released the news of her appointment on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the industry-wide trend of health systems promoting internal leaders to regional executive positions. This move provides stability for PeaceHealth as it maintains competitive market share across its Oregon facility network.
Patients and staff across the Oregon network can expect consistent leadership continuity following this permanent appointment. The decision maintains current operational oversight for facilities in Springfield, Florence, and Cottage Grove.
The takeaway
The appointment of an experienced internal leader emphasizes the system's focus on maintaining established operational standards. Patients in the region should look for ongoing stability in clinical services as the new executive begins her tenure.
Further reading
For more information on organizational changes in the state, visit the Oregon People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
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