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Dr. Dean Gushee, the chief medical officer at Mason Health, is retiring after 30 years with the organization.

Gushee's retirement is effective at the end of the year. He'll be replaced by Dr. Darren Cuevas, a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Gushee, our retiring chief medical officer," Mason Health Chief Executive Officer Eric Moll said in a news release. "Dr. Gushee's remarkable 30-plus career with Mason Health has been marked by transformative achievements and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Under his leadership, our institution has...