McCready Health Welcomes New CEO, Kathleen Harrison

We are pleased to welcome Kathleen Harrison, FACHE, of Crisfield to her new role as Chief Executive Officer of the organization.

“I am delighted to be part of the McCready Health system and I am looking forward to working with the Board members, physicians and staff as we move into the future,” said Harrison. “McCready has a long and dedicated history of providing care to the community. Although change is inevitable in today’s health care environment, I am confident that we will continue to be successful by working together as a team for our patients and the community.”

“We are very excited to welcome a healthcare professional of this caliber to McCready Health,” said McCready Health Chairman of the Board Percy J. Purnell. “Mrs. Harrison has extensive experience in both leadership and patient care roles which will enable her to lead our organization toward successfully meeting the health care needs of the members of our community.”

Harrison most recently served as Administrative Director, Physician Practices, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, Pa. Prior to that, she held various positions including Vice President, Operations at Lancaster General Hospital.

 She received both her MBA and her BS in Health Care Management from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.