David McCready stepped down as president and CEO of New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health, effective Oct. 30, according to a letter to staff from the board of trustees shared with Becker’s.
“Supporting Southcoast Health’s important mission has been an honor,” Mr. McCready said in the letter. “I thank the board for the opportunity to have led the organization and am proud of the work we have achieved together.”
The board appointed Stephen Canessa, senior vice president of external affairs, as interim president and CEO, effective immediately, according to the letter. Mr. Canessa joined Southcoast in 2011 and has served on its senior leadership team since 2017.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Southcoast Health on an interim basis and help position the organization for success,” Mr. Canessa said in a statement shared with Becker’s.
Southcoast Health operates three hospitals and more than 55 locations across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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