New medical officers for two-year terms at the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, were announced by Albert U. Koch, president of the hospital’s board of directors.

Dr. John E. Steels was elected president of the staff for a second two-year term. Also elected by the hospital’s medical staff were Dr. Hyder Raza, vice president, and Dr. Florente Bautista, secretary-treasurer.

Dr. George Thomas was elected to serve on the staff’s executive committee and Dr. George Fritzinger was named as a representative on the board of directors.