Springs Memorial Hospital Announces New CEO

Lancaster, SC (December 1, 2009) – Springs Memorial Hospital announced today that Douglas T. Arbour has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Doug’s caliber joining our hospital,” said Board Chairman John Catalano, Ph. D. “He is an enthusiastic and accomplished leader and an excellent communicator. He is a perfect fit for our hospital and community.”

Arbour brings more than 15 years of experience in business management, financial analysis and organizational development to Springs. Most recently, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia. He has also served in administrative positions at River West Medical Center in Plaquemine, LA and was a respiratory therapist prior to his career in healthcare administration.

Arbour graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Management from Ottawa University, New Orleans Campus, and received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, Baton Rouge Campus. He is a member of American College of Healthcare Executives.

“I look forward to working with the board, physicians and employees of Springs Memorial Hospital as we continue to build on the positive momentum of the hospital,” said Arbour. “The community is terrific and my family is looking forward to calling Lancaster home.”

Arbour will be accompanied by his wife, Tricia. He has two daughters who are in college, Mallory and Erica; another 8 year old daughter, Madison, and a 7 year old son, Matthew. He will begin January 5, 2010.