New President/CEO Announced at Maine Coast Memorial
Charles (Charlie) Therrien
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Board Chair, Robert D. Merrill, announces that the hospital has hired a new President/CEO. Charles (Charlie) Therrien will commence employment at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital on July 6, 2010. Therrien served as President and CEO of Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. He served the hospital in various capacities since joining in 2001, including Director of Business Development, Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. He has served as CEO since September 2005. Therrien has over 30 years of healthcare experience including seven years at Danbury Hospital. Therrien has been a board member on a number of local and regional organizations including the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau, Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, Northwest Connecticut Economic Development Corporation, Primary Healthcare Network, and SPARC (Sickness Prevention through Regional Collaboration). He played a key role when the hospital was purchased by Essent Healthcare in 2002.
During his tenure, he oversaw the expansion of the emergency and radiology departments, the opening of a birthing unit, the recruitment of new physicians and the installation of cutting edge diagnostic technology. Sharon Hospital’s revenue grew by 75 percent over the last 8 years. Sharon Hospital has also received national awards for quality and customer service.
Glastonbury Businessman Named 2010 MS Corporate Achiever
By Kristen Baer, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter Intern
EAST HARTFORD, CT. – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter has named Glastonbury native and East Hartford resident John J. Jacobs, a 2010 MS Corporate Achiever – one of only seven business leaders to be named in Hartford County.
Jacobs, owner of Jacobs Financial Partners, L.L.C., in Glastonbury, received his Chartered Life Underwriter designation from American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and his Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. He has worked in the financial service business for more than 33 years.
“I have a personal connection to multiple sclerosis,” said Jacobs. “I’ve seen how the disease can affect both an individual and a family. I’m committed to the cause and am dedicated to moving research forward toward a cure.”
Jacobs has been awarded the Chairman’s Award by the Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce; named the Marquis Who’s Who in Finance and Industry; and named the bronze “The Best” winner by the Connecticut Law Tribune in 2009. In addition to his career, Jacobs is a member of the Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Glastonbury Music Festival. He has also served as chairman of the Glastonbury YMCA and president of Glastonbury Friends for Music.
“Mr. Jacobs is truly an effective leader within his community,” said Lisa Gerrol, Connecticut Chapter president. “He is committed to raising funds in the fight against MS and devoted to ensuring quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities.” A native of Canton, Kristen Baer is a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut at Storrs. Baer is currently conducting a communications internship with the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter.
Nurse practitioner joins Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate
Kathryn Tierney
New Britain, CT – Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Tierney, MSN, APRN-BC, FNP, has joined the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain General campus.
Tierney has extensive nursing experience in diabetes management, primary care and other areas. She is certified as a family nurse practitioner, advanced practiced registered nurse and registered nurse. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences at Smith College, Northhampton, Mass., and her certificate in nursing and master’s degree in nursing from Yale University School of Nursing. She is a clinical instructor at Yale University School of Nursing. Tierney is fluent in Spanish.
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL’S JUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Meg-Ann Clark, Medical Social Worker in the Case Management Department is Day Kimball Hospital's June Employee of the Month.
PUTNAM, CT – Day Kimball Healthcare announces that Meg-Ann Clark, Medical Social Worker, in the Case Management Department is Day Kimball Hospital’s June Employee of the Month.
“I’m very excited about this achievement,” said Clark. “We have a great team in our department and I am honored to be a part of Day Kimball Healthcare.”
Clark’s daily responsibilities include work in the emergency department assisting patients in need of social services as well as interviewing and finding placement for patients in need of rehabilitation services. She also provides referrals throughout the hospital and is available for consultation as needed.
Clark has a Master’s Degree in organizational management from Eastern Connecticut State University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in social work and criminal justice. Before coming to Day Kimball five years ago, Clark worked for United Services, Inc. where she assisted with many programs through social work. Having been a social worker for over 20 years, Clark said she enjoys working with different populations and likes the diversity of her cases. It is important to her that her patients get what they need and want. “One of the most important parts of my job is patient safety,” said Clark. “I do safety assessments to make sure patients can return home to a safe environment, are safe to leave the hospital or the emergency department, and have the resources or information they need in order to go on.”
”Meg-Ann comes to work with a smile on her face every day,” said Deb Kulsic, director of case management. “She will stay longer than her scheduled hours if needed to complete the job and never complains about it. We are lucky to have her as part of our team.”
Clark feels that the most difficult part about social work is not carrying emotions around inside over things that happen. Being affected by social work is inevitable, but Clark feels that it is important to separate work and home. For Clark, home is in Woodstock with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and animals.
