FAYETTEVILLE – DEC. 31, 2019 – Cape
Fear Valley CEO Michael Nagowski has returned to work
following an extended medical leave.
Nagowski, 54, was out for two months before
returning to his duties on Monday, Dec. 23. He has served in the position since
2008.
“I am glad to report that I have returned to
work completely healthy,” Nagowski said, “and ready to continue to build upon
the success we have had this past year at Cape Fear Valley Health.
“I want to thank everyone who kept me in their
thoughts and prayers. The number of well wishes, cards, letters, text messages
and e-mails has been overwhelming and humbling. I am very fortunate to be part
of an organization and community that is so very caring and concerned about one
of its own.”
Nagowski went on to thank Sandra Carr Johnson,
M.D., Cape Fear Valley Board of Trustees Chair; Chief Operating Officer Daniel
Weatherly; and Chief Financial Officer Sandra Williams for helping lead the
health system during his absence.
The New York native served as president of
Buffalo General Hospital and Vice President of Kaleida Health before joining
Cape Fear Valley Health as chief executive officer. During his tenure, he has
helped Cape Fear Valley Health grow from being the state’s 11th
largest health system to the 8th largest, with eight regional
hospitals and more than 7,000 employees.