Martha’s Vineyard Hospital bid an emotional farewell to its outgoing president and chief operating officer on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by hospital staff wearing white coats and blue scrubs.
The hospital announced Tuesday that Claire Seguin, the current chief nursing officer and vice president of operations with more than 30 years of clinical experience, will take over as head of the hospital on Jan. 1.
As the Vineyard struggles with a lack of primary care physicians, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is launching a new service it hopes can clear its extensive patient waiting list.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is looking to expand its primary care footprint on the Island after purchasing a retiring doctor’s West Tisbury medical office last month.
While over 1,000 Islanders go without SNAP benefits this month, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is trying to bridge the gap with a new food equity program.
Stephen Green, 67, was arraigned on Monday in Edgartown District Court and pleaded not guilty to a terroristic threats charge.