Vermont Business Magazine The North Country Hospital Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of President & CEO, Claudio Fort. Fort is leaving to fill the position of long-time CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center, Thomas Huebner, who is retiring at the end of March. Chairman of the North Country Hospital Board of Trustees, Frank Knoll, expressed appreciation for Fort’s nine years of service at the helm of North Country Hospital, stating: “Claudio has left the organization well positioned for the future and we wish him continued success in his new position.”
The North Country Hospital Board of Trustees is working with Fort to develop a transition plan and begin the search process for Fort’s successor.
Fort reflected on his time at North Country Hospital, stating: “I am and will forever be grateful to have had the opportunity to advance the mission of North Country Hospital. With a committed board, talented medical staff, and engaged employees, I know that the organization’s best days lie ahead.”
About North Country Hospital
North Country Hospital is a private, nonprofit, acute care, community hospital serving 22 communities in a two-county area in the rural Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Located on 30 acres in a quiet, easily accessible part of the City of Newport, North Country Hospital blends medical expertise and technology to provide exceptional care that makes a difference in the lives of our patients and community. In addition to a population base of over 27,000 residents, the hospital provides care to the many area visitors, summer vacationers, skiers and other sportsmen.
Source: North Country Hospital 3.12.2018