Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Eastern Connecticut Health Network |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 2 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 2 |
| Total Beds | 351 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 351 |
| Headquarters | Manchester, CT |
| Website | echn.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville General Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 102 | Yes | No |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 249 | Yes | No |
Served as CEO of ECHN since October 2019. Prior to ECHN, led a three-hospital UMass Memorial Healthcare system. Extensive experience in healthcare. [9, 10, 15] Also named President and CEO for Prospect Medical Holdings Connecticut operations including Waterbury HEALTH. [9, 10] Holds a Bachelor of Science from Springfield College in education and rehabilitation. Certifications include Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, ASQ Presenter, and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Examiner. [6]
James Castellone, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN). He is an emergency medicine physician with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Castellone graduated from the State University of New York / Health Science Center at Stony Brook in 1995 and is affiliated with Manchester Memorial Hospital. He has been noted for his work as an ER physician on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, he serves as the Prehospital EMS Medical Director for ECHN, providing medical control and directing the performance of paramedics.
Also listed as Interim Head, Human Resources. [6]
Kathleen Davis serves as the Chief Quality and Safety Officer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Readiness & Clinical Excellence at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN). In this role, she is involved in initiatives focused on patient safety and high-reliability organization behaviors to ensure consistent and exceptional clinical practices. She is part of the ECHN administrators and executive leadership team.
Also listed as VP, Finance. [6]
Also listed as Chief Strategy Officer & SVP, Service Line Implementation and Growth. [5, 6]
Seasoned strategic communications and development professional with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. Oversees public relations, marketing, and community engagement. Leads strategic initiatives. Previously held roles including VP of Communications and Public Affairs, VP of Development, and VP of the ECHN Community Healthcare Foundation. [16]
Suzanne Malone is the Chief Nursing Officer at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), bringing over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse in Connecticut hospitals. She began her career with a decade providing direct bedside care in surgical, medical, and critical care units. Malone transitioned into nursing administration and management, holding roles such as nursing supervisor, unit manager, director, executive director, hospital-based risk manager, and Associate Chief Nursing Officer before assuming her current position. Her background encompasses extensive experience in staffing, scheduling, patient safety, inpatient care, and patient education.