CHICAGO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Michael J. O’Grady, Jr. as President/CEO of Norwegian American Hospital.
“We are delighted to have Michael join our hospital on a permanent basis,” said Perry Gulbrandsen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “He has a clear understanding of healthcare issues and in particular the unique challenges we face in the communities we serve.”
Mr. O’Grady briefly served as Interim President/CEO at Norwegian American Hospital in 2000 and now returns on a permanent basis. Mr. O’Grady most recently served as Interim COO at Southhampton Hospital in New York. Prior to that he was President/CEO at MS Centers of Florida Foundation in Vero Beach, Florida where he directed the start-up of a new charitable foundation.
“Norwegian American Hospital is a growing and vibrant organization. The passion for service is evident by the commitment of the medical staff and employees to continue to make the hospital the mainstay in the provision of healthcare in our community,” said Michael J. O’Grady, Jr. “I look forward to being a partner in the future expansion of the organization.”
Mr. O’Grady has a degree from St. Bonaventure University and a Masters Degree from George Washington University. He replaces Michael E. Haley who took a hospital position in La Porte, Indiana. Mr. O’Grady, his wife Sandra and their two sons plan to live in suburban Naperville.
Norwegian American Hospital is a 200-bed acute care hospital on Chicago’s near north side. The hospital serves many diverse and vibrant communities including Bucktown, Humboldt Park, West Town, Wicker Park, Logan Square and Austin.
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