BERLIN, Md.– The Board of Trustees for Atlantic General Hospital/Health System on Tuesday announced that they will be retaining a national search firm to identify candidates for a new President and Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Michael Franklin, former president and CEO.
"We thank Michael for his commitment and professionalism over the past 17 years and wish him great success," Greg Shockley, said chair of the board of Trustees.
The announcement of Franklin’s departure was effective as of Friday, Sept. 3. The executive committee of the Board of Trustees identified Dr. Sally Dowling, Vice President of Medical Affairs, and Kim Justice, Vice President, Planning/Operations, to serve as co-interim President and CEO while a national search is conducted to identify a permanent replacement.
“The board has full confidence in Kim and Dr. Dowling to lead our independent community hospital.” said Shockley. “We appreciate all that our associates and caregivers, our medical staff, our senior leadership team and our boards do to continue to provide the highest level of service and care for our community.”
Atlantic General hospital and Health System is an independent community hospital serving Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset counties in Maryland, as well as Sussex County, Del. Just last week the hospital celebrated the groundbreaking for the Gudelsky Family Medical Center in Berlin. Hospital officials confirmed that they will continue to move forward with these plans and have no intentions of affiliating with any other health system at this time
Atlantic General Hospital said it plans to remain an independent community hospital.
Former Atlantic General Hospital President Michael Franklin