Deborah Weymouth Named President and CEO of Waterbury HEALTH

Deborah Weymouth Named President and CEO of Waterbury HEALTH

WATERBURY, Conn. – Feb. 13, 2024 – Deborah Weymouth, currently serving as the CEO for Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), was named President and CEO for Prospect Medical Holdings Connecticut operations, including Waterbury HEALTH. Weymouth assumed the Waterbury HEALTH President and CEO role on Feb. 9 following Dr. Justin Lundbye’s announcement that he is leaving the organization, effective March 8, to become President of Good Samaritan Hospital in Long Island, New York.

            Prospect Medical Holdings Connecticut includes Waterbury Hospital, ECHN’s Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital.

Weymouth, who has served as CEO of ECHN since October 2019, has extensive experience in healthcare. Prior to joining ECHN, she led a three-hospital UMass Memorial Healthcare system, where she oversaw enhancements in healthcare quality, access, and technological innovation, while prioritizing safety measures to elevate patient experience. She is committed to expanding healthcare services equitably, fostering a culture of wellness and prevention, and partnering with community organizations to promote health education.

“I am excited to take on this new role as CEO of Waterbury HEALTH and to work with the hospital’s dedicated physicians, nurses, and other staff. I am committed to ensuring every patient receives the highest quality of care, and strengthening our connections with the community we serve,” Weymouth said.

Dr. Lundbye joined Waterbury HEALTH as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in December 2016.  He was named CEO in October 2021.  In his role as CEO, he helped shepherd the organization through the challenges facing the world of healthcare following the COVID-19 pandemic. He also led the implementation of new technology at Waterbury Hospital, such as a hybrid operating room, as well as new services for patients including sophisticated cardiac procedures such as TAVR (transaortic valve replacement) and Watchman.

As CEO, Dr. Lundbye also contributed to the community, serving as the 2022-2023 United Way of Greater Waterbury Campaign Chair and as a member of the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is the recipient of the 2020 Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Council Leadership Award for his contributions to Waterbury HEALTH and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Waterbury HEALTH

Waterbury HEALTH, which includes Waterbury Hospital, Alliance Medical Group, Cardiology Associates of Greater Waterbury, VNA Health at Home and Access Rehab Centers, Greater Waterbury Imaging Center, offers comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, emergency and acute care, and home healthcare. Serving Waterbury and 11 surrounding communities in Western Connecticut, Waterbury HEALTH is a member of Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., a national family of hospitals and healthcare networks. Visit wtbyhosp.org for more information.

About ECHN

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) operates acute care hospitals and emergency services in Manchester and Rockville, serving a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Its affiliates include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, ECHN Medical Group, and the John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center. Dedicated to providing compassionate health care services in numerous specialties, ECHN is also training the next generation of resident physicians in primary care, osteopathic neuromuscular manipulative, and psychiatric medicine. ECHN specialty programs include Breast Imaging, Diabetes care, Gastroenterology and Digestive Health, General Surgery, Heart and Vascular Services, Integrative Health, Maternity, Occupational Health, Pain Management, Primary Care, Pulmonary, Sleep Disorders, Stroke Care, Urgent Care, Wound Care, and the Women’s Center for Wellness. Follow-up care services are supplemented by Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Connecticut ECHN is a member of Prospect Medical Holdings, a national family of hospitals and health networks. Visit www.echn.org for more information.

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