Hospital CEO Resigns

(DAYTON) Columbia County Hospital District Chief Executive Officer Dale E. Polla resigned Thursday following a special executive session of the Board of Commissioners.

Polla leaves the District after nearly a year of service. The Board of Commissioners cited several compelling factors to Polla’s resignation; including a change in the direction of District's overall management, embrace of the detalls of the coming Affordable Care Act and the long-term operational health of the public hospital.

Polla was compensated for the remainder of his employment contract including severance pay and vacation time.

“We appreciate Dale’s heartfelt service to the District and wish him and his wife, Kathy, the very best,” said Hospital Board of Commissioners Chair, Lisa Naylor.

Jon Smiley, a former Hospital CEO in the Sunnyside area will act as Interim COE until a successor is hired.