Tronetti joins hospital board

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital board of directors has announced the appointment of Jason Tronetti, D.O., to fill the unexpired term of Alfredo Llinas, M.D.

The hospital board sets overall direction and strategy by determining policy and overseeing organizational performance. It consists of 12 members elected to three-year terms.

In addition to Dr. Tronetti, board members include Charles Updegraff (president), Dr. Syed Bhat, Dr. Michael Callahan, Ron Caskey, Rev. Randall Headley, Robert Martin Jr., Paul Pritchard (treasurer), Robert Smith (secretary), Russell Streich, Dr. Howard Miller, and Susan Kefover.

Dr. Tronetti, board certified in family medicine, practices at the Port Allegany Community Health Center. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Geisinger Family Medicine in Danville, where he also served as chief resident.