Wayne Magazine May 2016 | Page 19

CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT courtesy of richard titus S tephanie Bloom, FACHE, MA, has been appointed president of Chilton Medical Center, and vice president, Atlantic Health System. Chilton Medical Center, located in Pompton Plains, is a member of Atlantic Health System, one of the largest non-profit health care systems in New Jersey. It includes Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ; Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ; Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ; and Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, as well as Atlantic Rehabilitation, and Atlantic Home Care and Hospice. Bloom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, specifically in community hospital operations and management, to her new role at Chilton Medical Center. “We are very pleased to have a hospital executive of Stephanie’s stature and experience at the helm of Chilton Medical Center,” states Brian Gragnolati, President and CEO, Atlantic Health System. “Stephanie is a strong leader and patient champion who will help Chilton Medical Center further elevate its scope and breadth of high quality services to the communities it serves, while expanding access to Atlantic Health System’s Trusted Network of Caring. In the short time I have gotten to know her and time spent walking around Chilton with her, I am encouraged by Stephanie’s passion for and connection to our staff, patients and community,” he adds. Bloom received a master’s degree in health services administration from The George Washington University, completed an administrative residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. “The opportunity to lead Chilton Medical Center is a wonderful privilege,” says Bloom. “Our hospital has a rich tradition of delivering quality and compassionate care. Our management team is experienced, our staff and physicians are skilled and our affiliation with Atlantic Health System brings unprecedented access to worldclass care directly to our community. All of these factors give me confidence that our future is bright and that our continued success will only benefit the families who rely on us for hope and healing,” she notes. ❖ Stephanie Bloom, President, Chilton Medical Center Chilton Magazine SUMMER 2016