Rutland Regional Medical Center, the second-largest healthcare facility in Vermont, has announced that Gerianne Smart has been named the Manager of Marketing and Public Relations. Smart brings extensive experience and expertise in marketing and public relations, as well as strategic planning, process improvement and collaboration.
“Gerianne’s diverse skill set enable her to bring a strong strategic vision and focus for Rutland Regional’s marketing efforts,” said Darren Childs, Director of Marketing and Public Relations and Quality Improvement. “She is highly collaborative, results-driven and comes with a depth of experience.”
Prior to joining Rutland Regional, Smart owned and operated Smart Communication and was director of marketing and communications for ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center.
“Rutland Regional is a warm, inviting and community-minded organization and I am delighted to be a part of it and part of the talented and dedicated marketing team,” says Smart.
Smart lives in Ferrisburgh and in her spare time is president of the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that manages the 118-year-old theatre in historic Vergennes.
Rutland Regional Medical Center founded in 1896, is the second largest healthcare facility in Vermont with a medical staff of 207 physicians trained in 36 specialty areas. With a strong patient focus, consistent quality performance, nursing excellence, and award winning care, Rutland Regional remains dedicated to improving the health of families and individuals throughout Rutland County.
Recently recognized in US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals to receive common care, Rutland Regional was the first hospital in Vermont to receive both the Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence and Magnet Recognition® for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation.