David Castleberry, CEO of Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Ga., has announced his resignation.
Here are five things to know about Mr. Castleberry and his resignation.
1. Mr. Castleberry has given 90 days of notice before his departure to a "career advancing opportunity" in Savannah, Ga.
2. Since joining the hospital in October 2008, Mr. Castleberry has led the hospital to state and national recognition for quality of care and patient satisfaction and growth in facilities as well as providers, officials said.
3. Mr. Castleberry has also overseen the construction of the medical office building in Barnesville, Ga., renovation of the Tyler Building in Thomaston, and the construction of a new hospital cafeteria. New and ongoing projects include the construction of a new medical office building in Thomaston, and the addition of a cardiac catheterization lab.
4. Most notably, Mr. Castleberry is responsible for the recruitment of needed primary care and specialty providers, including the addition of an ear, nose and throat specialist who will start in December.
5. The hospital board will convene within the coming week to discuss transition plans and next steps.
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