Coral Springs Medical Center (CSMC) announces the appointment of Mark S. Shachner, M.D., F.A.C.S. as Chief of Staff.

Dr. Shachner currently serves as Medical Director of the Women’s Diagnostic & Wellness Center. Prior to his election as Chief of Staff, Dr. Shachner served as Secretary Treasurer and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at CSMC. He holds board certification in surgery.

After earning a bachelor of arts & sciences from Cornell University, Dr. Shachner later received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery from the Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shachner’s academic appointments include Assistant Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern University’s Department of Surgery.



Steve Wilder, President and CEO of Sorensen, Wilder & Associates in Bradley, IL was recently a featured presenter at the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management annual conference in San Antonio, TX. Wilder’s presentation on Violence in Healthcare was attended by over 200 healthcare risk mangers from around the United States.

In additional news, Sorensen, Wilder & Associates recently welcomed Michael Croudep as a safety and security consultant. Croudep holds a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement and a Masters Degree in Safety Engineering. He will be working with SWA clients both locally and nationally on their workplace safety and security management programs. Croudep has held safety management positions with both Sears and K-Mart. He has earned several national awards for his outcomes in logistical safety management and for employee safety and health management programs.



Miami Beach businessman Michael Milberg is the new executive director of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation.

Milberg served as chairman of the Board of Governors for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce from 2001 to 2004 and was a member of the Board from 1992- 2000. During his tenure, the Chamber broke records in revenue and membership. He developed a successful committee infrastructure that was responsible for setting and meeting the goals of the organization. He is also credited for initiating the expansion of the Chamber’s Pillar Board to assist in identifying new leadership for the organization. Milberg also was active in the City of Miami Beach, serving on various committees from 1985 to 1995. He chaired the Budget Advisory Committee from 1996 to 1999.



Palms West Hospital is pleased to announce that Rosemary Notarantonio has joined the hospital. as Chief Nursing Officer. Rosemary brings with her 25 years of nursing experience, including 14 years at St. Mary’s Hospital as a Patient Care Manager in various clinical areas and as the Vice President of Nursing Operations and Interim C.N.O. at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Ft. Pierce-a fellow HCA facility. Rosemary was most recently CNO of Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.

Rosemary received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from The University of Central Florida and Masters of Science in Nursing from Barry University. She has also been involved in charitable organizations such as The American Heart Association and acted on the Tucson Medical Center Hospice Board. Rosemary has contributed articles to various publications and has delivered many leadership presentations to nursing audiences.



Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s South Florida hospital network in Miami-Dade/Broward recently announced that Manny Linares has been named chief executive officer at North Shore Medical Center. Linares had been chief operating officer at North Shore Medical Center since 2003.

Linares is an accomplished hospital administrator with a comprehensive working knowledge of the marketplace. As COO at North Shore Medical Center, he was responsible for management of a wide range of departments, including the cancer center, rehab services, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging services, respiratory therapy, marketing, engineering/bio-med, nutrition services, environmental services, communications and security. Prior to joining North Shore, Linares was COO at North Ridge Medical Center for 2 years where he managed multiple departments and oversaw all new construction and renovation projects throughout the facility. Before joining NRMC, Linares served for 12 years at Hialeah Hospital in a progression of roles that included associate administrator, vice president of support services and director of engineering. Linares received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in health sciences administration from Florida International University.