(WSIL) -- After nearly 45 years in the healthcare industry, Union County Hospital CEO, Jim Farris, has announced his retirement.
Farris has served as the CEO of Union County Hospital for nearly 18 of those years and plans to retire at the end of October.
“In my time as CEO I am most proud of the improvements we have made in increasing patient satisfaction and the quality of the care we provide,� Farris said. Union County Hospital and nursing home continually earns Joint Commission accreditation, as well as a CMS four-star rating for the hospital and CMS five-star rating for the nursing home.
“We will miss Jim’s unwavering commitment to this community and hospital,� said Charlotte Clover, Board Chair of Union County Hospital. “We wish him the best as he enters this new chapter of life.�
Jim commented, “I am so fortunate to close out my career here. Working with such great people as our Board members, medical staff, and clinical and support staff has been such an honor. Though I will certainly miss everyone, I know the hospital will be in good hands as I leave.�
A search process is underway as Farris transitions out of his role and an interim CEO will be announced in the coming months.
