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MyMichigan Health CEO Dies in Plane Crash

The Federal Aviation Administration and Bay County Sheriff’s Office say the single engine plane the couple was in was getting ready to land when it went down a short distance from northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City.

Greg Rogers, executive vice president and COO at MyMichigan Health has been chosen as the acting CEO for now.

“This is a great tragedy for our health system,” said Rogers. “Diane was a strong, passionate and inspirational leader and was beloved by her family, friends and colleagues. We ask that you keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers, and that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.

“She was a visionary and under her leadership we greatly expanded our health system, including affiliations with our Medical Centers in Alpena, West Branch and most recently Sault St. Marie. As a nurse herself, she was committed to patient care and the highest level of safety and patient satisfaction. In fact, the comfort for patients and their families was of utmost importance to her ensuring any new facility had a warm, homelike setting including her favorite feature – a cozy fireplace.”

Postler-Slattery, 62, became president and CEO of MyMichigan Health in Jan. 2013. Prior to that, she served as president and CEO Aspirus Wausau Hospital and senior vice president of quality and extended services for the Aspirus system. She held a Ph.D. in education administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, as well as a Master of Science in nursing/nursing administration and Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Diane and Don are survived by their three children and five grandchildren.

The National Transportation and Safety Board will investigate the plane crash, and have a preliminary report in the next two weeks.

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