PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Tower Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Richard McLaughlin as the President and Chief Executive Officer of both Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital. With a tenure at Tower Health that spans over two decades, Dr. McLaughlin brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing healthcare in these communities.
Dr. McLaughlin expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing his dedication to working alongside the hospital staff to refine and implement a strategic vision for both institutions. “We have the people, passion, and commitment to become even stronger in this competitive market,” he stated, highlighting his confidence in the hospitals’ abilities to continue leading in healthcare innovation and patient experience.
In his role as CEO, Dr. McLaughlin will be tasked with steering the strategic, operational, and financial direction of Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals. His responsibilities will include charting the future course for these facilities and overseeing all aspects of their strategic, operational, and business development initiatives.
Michael Stern, Chief Operating Officer of Tower Health, praised Dr. McLaughlin’s leadership qualities and outlined high expectations for his tenure. “Dr. McLaughlin has a proven reputation as a strong healthcare leader who will lead an exciting course for Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals,” Stern said. This sentiment underscores the organization’s confidence in Dr. McLaughlin’s ability to guide these hospitals toward further success in delivering compassionate patient care and expanding their outreach within the community.
Dr. McLaughlin’s journey with Tower Health began in 1999 when he joined Pottstown Hospital as an attending Emergency Medicine physician. He ascended to the role of Chairman and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine in 2005 and was later appointed Chief Medical Officer of Pottstown Hospital in 2015, eventually extending his influence to Phoenixville Hospital in 2022. His leadership was also recognized outside the hospital setting during his tenure as President and CEO of Tri-County Emergency Physicians from 2007 to 2019.
A graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. McLaughlin completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He also holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, equipping him with a robust foundation in both medical and business administration.
With over 25 years of residence in Phoenixville, Dr. McLaughlin’s personal and professional roots run deep in the community he now pledges to serve in his new capacity. His appointment marks a significant milestone for Tower Health as it seeks to reinforce its leadership ranks and continue its mission of providing unrivaled quality healthcare services to the regions served by Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals.
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