Lee Jackson, Chief Nursing Officer at Central Peninsula General Hospital since June 2003, announced his resignation on Thursday, April 27^th at the CPGH, Inc. board meeting. 

“I have enjoyed my time at the hospital and wouldn’t have missed this experience for anything.  I’m proud of the collaborative work that has been accomplished during my tenure,” said Jackson.  “I’m planning on taking the summer off to enjoy Alaska with family and will be exploring new opportunities closer to our three grandchildren in the northwest, he added.  

“His years of experience in health care and his leadership and vision to develop new programs highlighted in the Centers For Medicare Demonstration (CMS) project and the collaborative efforts with local health agencies and Cottonwood Health Centers have brought needed services to our region.  He was also responsible for the revitalization of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART/SANE program)  which sparked further regional collaboration.  He can count to his credit successful nursing contract negotiations and a great JCAHO inspection,” said Debi Honer, CPGH V.P. of Human Resources.  “We wish him the best of luck.”

“In related news, Inpatient Nursing Director, Gypsy Jolly, has been named the Interim Chief Nursing Officer and CPGH Controller, Michael Haggerty has been named as the Interim Chief Financial Officer replacing Ryan Smith who was promoted to CEO.  A search has begun to fill the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Nursing Officer positions,” said Honer.