The LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees announced today that Charles (Chuck) Van Sluyter, MHA ,FACHE has been named interim President and Chief Executive Officer of LRGHealthcare.

“We are fortunate to be able to benefit from the broad experience provided by Mr. Van Sluyter from his many previous Interim CEO roles, experience that should serve him well as with LRGHealthcare,” said Scott Clarenbach, Chairman of the LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees. “Chuck has an impressive track record of working collaboratively with all stakeholders in improving quality of services and ensuring strong financial performance. He is noted for his commitment to a collaborative culture drawing upon the knowledge and professionalism of the healthcare personnel with whom he serves.”

Mr. Van Sluyter has over 30 years’ experience in providing senior executive leadership and operational management to community hospitals and academic medical centers. As an interim management specialist, Mr. Van Sluyter has demonstrated repeated success in a diversity of institutional settings in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, Georgia, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts.

“LRGHealthcare has a solid foundation built by retiring CEO Tom Clairmont and a talented and committed staff,” said Clarenbach. “We look forward to working with Chuck as we begin a new chapter in an exciting future for LRGHealthcare.”

Van Sluyter’s appointment as interim President and CEO of LRGHealthcare will commence immediately.

LRGHealthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare charitable trust representing Lakes Region General Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital, and affiliated medical providers. LRGHealthcare’s mission is to provide quality, compassionate care and to strengthen the well-being of our community.