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New Vice President of Riddle Hospital Named at Main Line Health

Monday, July 23, 2012

Main Line Health has named Jeshahnton Essex (Shaun), FACHE, Vice President of Riddle Hospital. Essex, who previously served as Assistant Administrator at Methodist Healthcare – University Hospital in Memphis, TN, brings more than 10 years of healthcare management experience to Main Line Health (MLH).

As Vice President, Essex will report to Riddle Hospital’s President Gary Perecko and will collaborate with leaders and colleagues across the organization as the hospital continues to focus on its mission to deliver a superior patient experience. Essex will oversee a number of operational and clinical areas.

“It is an honor to serve as Riddle’s new vice president and to join a health system that serves as such a vital resource for its community,” said Essex. “I look forward to working with the Riddle team to continue to enhance quality of care for our patients.”

In welcoming Essex, Perecko said, “Shaun brings to Riddle extensive experience in healthcare administration. We are looking forward to his insight and leadership that will continue Riddle’s growth and quality of care. Riddle and the Main Line Health community will benefit from his expertise and contributions.”

A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), Essex earned Master’s Degrees in Health Administration and Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a member of ACHE, the Mid-South Healthcare Executives, and served as both a Past President and Past National Chair of Chapter Development for the National Association of Healthcare Executives (NAHSE). Essex and his wife, Demika, reside in Glen Mills with their four children.

Contact
Bridget Therriault
Director, Communications
Office: 484-580-1025
Cell: 484-222-9154
therriaultb@mlhs.org