SUNBURY - Jeff Hunt, chief executive officer of Sunbury Community Hospital, has resigned his position to accept the CEO position at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville.
A native of Chester County, the new role provides Hunt an opportunity to return home.
According to a release issued by the health care facility, Hunt has led Sunbury Community Hospital as CEO for six years. Under his leadership, the hospital has significantly improved the quality and safety of patient care. The hospital's culture has also developed and employee, physician and patient satisfaction scores have grown as well.
"On behalf of the entire board of trustees, I want to thank Jeff for his many contributions to Sunbury Community Hospital and offer him our best wishes," saod Jesse Woodring, chairman of the Sunbury Community Hospital Board of Trustees. "We have a firm foundation from which to build, and I am confident that patients will continue to count on our hospital for the quality care and service they have come to expect."
The search for a new CEO will begin immediately. Members of the board, medical staff and administration will be involved in the selection.
Sunbury Community Hospital has served the Greater Susquehanna Valley region for 120 years. Services provided by the hospital include 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation, among others. To find out more information about the hospital and its services, visit SunburyHospital.com.