FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 7, 2023
Contact:
Name: Stephanie DeMay,
Marketing Manager
Email: stephaniedemay@hammondhenry.com Phone: 309.944.9169
GENESEO, IL – The Board of Directors of Hammond-Henry Hospital (HHH) in Geneseo announces the appointment of its new chief executive officer David Smith, MBA, FACHE.
Smith brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field with a broad background in critical access, acute, and ambulatory care operations. An effective leader, David has proven results in market expansion, cost containment, improved efficiencies, and significant enhancements in revenue. David will spearhead Hammond-Henry Hospital’s operations starting in January, succeeding interim CEO, Dave Shannon.
Smith will be an employee of Ovation Healthcare, serving HHH and reporting to their governing board.
“On behalf of Ovation Healthcare and our CEO, Dr. Dwayne Gunter, we’re thrilled David has chosen to accept this role and serve Geneseo and its surrounding communities,” said Chip Holmes, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations. “With his enthusiasm and strategic vision, he will provide outstanding leadership to Hammond-Henry Hospital.”
David Smith
About Hammond-Henry Hospital
Hammond-Henry Hospital has provided high quality medical care to Geneseo, Illinois and the regional service area since 1901. They offer an array of services including acute care, cardiopulmonary, emergency services, home health, imaging, laboratory, long term care, skilled care, social services, therapy, and surgical services.