A Word From The CEO

It is a great privilege for me to serve as CEO of Grace Cottage Hospital. Since assuming the job 18 months ago, I have developed an even deeper appreciation for a place that I already held in high esteem. What I see is a healthcare organization that makes a tremendous difference in peoples' lives, in our community, and in the quality of life of our patients, our staff, and southeastern Vermont.

Grace Cottage has a new Mission Statement, a new Vision Statement, and a list of five critical issues that have been identified by employees, medical staff, leadership, and the Board:

Mission: "Excellence in healthcare, putting people first."
Vision: "To be the standard for patient care."
Five Most Critical Issues:

• Productivity/efficiency
• Facility space/parking
• Communications/computer systems
• Community support/ownership
• Healthcare finances

Task forces have been formed to work on these issues over the next few months; the goal is to make Grace Cottage stronger now and for future generations.

I would like to thank the staff and the community for making Grace Cottage Hospital a shining jewel. Without the support of both staff and community, Grace Cottage would not be able to provide such top-quality care in its personal, hands-on manner. This commitment to "putting people first" makes Grace Cottage a special place to work and to receive care.

Mick Brant

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