Vermont Business Magazine Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced that Kevin W. Donovan, Hospital President and CEO since 2010, will be leaving his position June 15, 2016. Donovan recently accepted the position of President and CEO at LRGHealthcare in New Hampshire.
“The decision to leave MAHHC was incredibly hard,” said Donovan. “It’s been a privilege to work with so many talented, dedicated healthcare professionals. But, this new position in New Hampshire is a great opportunity for me as it not only fits with my professional goals, but brings me closer to my children, who are enrolled in high school there--and at this stage of our family life, that means a great deal to me.”
During his tenure as President and CEO of MAHHC, Donovan presided over a hospital that was undergoing significant change and renewal. A major capital campaign led to facility upgrades and the opening of a new Rehabilitation Center. Donovan also led MAHHC as it adapted to new regulatory challenges, and created major community health outreach programs. For the last few years, Donovan worked to establish a successful affiliation between MAHHC and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health.
“I am proud of what we’ve accomplished in the last six years,” notes Donovan. “But much of the credit has to go to the entire team here. Thanks to their energy and commitment, MAHHC is on a solid path forward.”
Donna Van Fleet, Board Chair at MAHHC stated, "Under Kevin’s exemplary and far-sighted leadership, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center has continued and expanded its capability as a nationally recognized critical access hospital.” She further noted that “Kevin leaves a legacy of professional and personal qualities that will inform and inspire ongoing leaders at Mt. Ascutney.”
MAHHC has not announced a replacement for Donovan. A search committee is being formed and more information will be released later.
About Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Founded in 1933, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is a not-for-profit community hospital network including the critical access-designated Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor, Vermont, and Ottauquechee Health Center in Woodstock, Vermont. Affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, the Hospital provides people in communities across the Connecticut River Valley with primary care and a comprehensive suite of specialty services, along with 25 inpatient beds, a therapeutic pool and an acclaimed, 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation department.
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