St. John Providence Health System Announces Interim President of Brighton Hospital

BRIGHTON, Mich., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John Providence Health System announced today that new interim president, Daniel J. McCormick, will lead the Brighton Hospital administration and its addiction treatment mission.  The previous president of Brighton Hospital, Denise Bertin-Epp has taken a position with Guest House, of Lake Orion, MI.

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Earlier this month, the Brighton Hospital Board of Directors conducted a national search process and selected Mr. McCormick to join Brighton Hospital. McCormick began his full-time duties in this role effective September 14, 2010. 

Dan comes to Brighton Hospital most recently from the Hazelden Foundation in Minneapolis, MN, an international leader in addiction treatment and recovery services, where he held the role of Interim President & Chief Executive Officer. 

Prior to his role at Hazelden Foundation, Mr. McCormick held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN, which provides a comprehensive range of primary and secondary services. 

Daniel J. McCormick received his MHA in Health Care Administration and his BS in Administration/Finance from The University of Minnesota.  He resides in Livingston County, MI.

About Brighton Hospital:

Brighton Hospital, a member of Ascension Health's St. John Health System, is the second oldest alcohol and substance abuse treatment center in the United States.  It was founded 60 years ago and continues to be a standard-bearer and innovator in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment based on the medical model and 12-step program participation.  Brighton Hospital is a fully licensed and accredited sub-acute care hospital and is staffed by addiction-medicine physicians and addiction-credentialed clinicians.  Both inpatient and outpatient treatment models are offered at Brighton Hospital.  Brighton Hospital is located at 12851 Grand River Road, in Brighton Michigan.  For more information contact 1.877.976.2371 or visit brightonhospital.org.

SOURCE Brighton Hospital