Alan George, a former health care executive from Georgia, started as president of Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News this week, the health care system announced Tuesday.
George comes from ScionHealth, where he served as the chief operating officer for St. Francis – Emory Healthcare in Columbus, Georgia. He previously was CEO of several community hospitals in Texas and Georgia.
“I am thrilled to join Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital and have the opportunity to lead such a respected institution in providing exceptional health care to the Newport News and Peninsula community,” George said in a statement. “I look forward to working alongside the talented team of health care professionals and contributing to the hospital’s continued success in delivering on its mission of providing compassionate care and making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.”
In his new role, George will report to Pat Davis-Hagens, Bon Secours’ Hampton Roads market president. In recent months, Bon Secours has named new hospital presidents for Harbour View Hospital, currently under construction in Suffolk, and Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth.