Cooper Team:<\/p>\n
As promised earlier this week, we are writing to share additional organizational changes with you.\u00a0 The following changes will address the gap created by Monday\u2019s announcement that Stephanie Conners is leaving Cooper. These changes will also position our flagship cancer program for continued growth.<\/p>\n
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper:<\/u><\/p>\n
We have been working on a plan over the past several months to free Chris Winn from some of the day-to-day operations work to spend more time and energy on a number of important strategic growth initiatives under consideration for MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. These initiatives are focused on helping us capitalize on and expand the reach of our partnership with the nation\u2019s leading cancer center.<\/p>\n
To that end, we are happy to announce that Lisa Laphan-Morad<\/strong>, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Associate Chief Nursing Officer, has accepted the position of Vice President of Operations for MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. She will report to Chris Winn in this new role beginning June 1, 2018. Lisa has been with Cooper since 2013 and has broad health care experience across the continuum.\u00a0 She has a proven track record of successful outcomes through collaborative efforts with staff, physicians, and other partners.<\/p>\n Hospital Operations:<\/u><\/p>\n Stephanie Conners successfully provided leadership over a number of functions at Cooper during a period of significant growth. As we move forward, we have made the decision to separate the Hospital Chief Operating Officer\/CNO position into two positions and we will be conducting a formal search for both positions.\u00a0 Over the next several weeks, her many responsibilities will be transitioned to the following people on an interim basis:<\/p>\n Additionally, the Supply Chain functions that reported to Stephanie will transition to Interim CFO, Brian Reilly and Regulatory functions will report to Adrienne Elberfeld.<\/p>\n These functions will transition prior to Stephanie\u2019s departure on June 1, 2018.\u00a0 Additional details and specifics related to these changes will be further defined and communicated between now and June.\u00a0 We appreciate everyone\u2019s cooperation during this period of transition.<\/p>\n Please join us in congratulating Lisa on her new position and Kathy and Bob on their new interim roles.<\/p>\n Thank you,<\/p>\n Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, Co-President\n
\nKevin O\u2019Dowd, JD, Co-President<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"