HCA (NYSE: HCA) today announced the appointment of Margaret G. Lewis as
President of HCA's Central Atlantic Division in Richmond, Va. effective
immediately. She replaces Phillip Robinson, who recently stepped down
for health reasons.
In her new position, Lewis will have operational responsibility for 18
hospitals and six outpatient surgery centers in Virginia, West Virginia
and New Hampshire. She was previously Chief Executive Officer of HCA's
CJW Medical Center, a two-campus acute-care hospital consisting of the
466-bed Chippenham campus in Richmond and the 282-bed Johnston-Willis
campus in Chesterfield County.
In her new role, Lewis will report to Charlie Evans, President of HCA's
Eastern Group. "Margaret is a strong leader who has a proven record of
increasing responsibility," said Evans. "Her blend of operational skills
and clinical background uniquely prepare her for this important
position."
Lewis, 50, began her career with HCA in 1978 at Chippenham Medical
Center. She held several positions in nursing management and quality
management before becoming Chief Nursing Officer of HCA's Richmond
Division in 1997. Lewis became CJW's Chief Operating Officer in 1998 and
Chief Executive Officer in 2001.
Lewis is a registered nurse and a diplomat of the American College of
Healthcare Executives. She earned an associate degree in nursing from
John Tyler Community College in Chester, Virginia; a bachelor of science
degree in nursing from the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond; and
a master of business administration degree from Averett college in
Danville, Virginia.
Lewis is a member of the board of directors of Richmond 2007, the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and the John Tyler Community College
Foundation. She is also a member of the executive committee of Richmond
Renaissance and on the City of Richmond -- Mayor's Education Initiative
Committee.
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refer to HCA Inc. and its affiliates.
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