Wednesday, January 4, 2017
New London, CT (January 4, 2017) – After a long and rewarding career in health care, Bruce D. Cummings, who has been president and chief executive officer of L+M Healthcare for the past 11 years, today announced his plans to retire in 2017.
“Simply stated, this is the best time for me, my family and the organization,” Cummings said. “It was of paramount importance for me to ensure our affiliation with Yale New Haven Health would not only be approved, but prosper. “With the approval behind us and opportunities for growth ahead of us,” continued Cummings, “this was just the right time. I’ve reached normal retirement age, my children are grown and I’m a grandfather. It’s important for me to begin to focus on other things.”
A national search for a successor is underway and Cummings, who also serves as executive vice president with Yale New Haven Health, will continue to lead L+M Healthcare until a new president has been selected, according to Marna P. Borgstrom, president and chief executive officer of Yale New Haven Health.
“As always, Bruce has been thoughtful about this decision,” said Borgstrom. “His foremost concern over the past 11 years has been to support the continued growth and success of L+M Healthcare. He has accomplished that in so many ways, including first the decision to acquire Westerly Hospital and then, most recently, leading the process of aligning L+M Healthcare into Yale New Haven Health.
“Bruce’s leadership and dedication have been evident during his entire tenure at L+M,” continued Borgstrom. “We are grateful for his unrelenting focus on making health care better and more accessible in Connecticut and Rhode Island.” L+M Healthcare, a member of Yale New Haven Health, includes Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital, L+M Medical Group and the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut.
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