Manitowoc’s Holy Family Memorial Medical Center has named Michael DeGere to serve as its’ next Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, effective Monday, May 24th.
As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. DeGere will oversee HFM’s clinical operations and medical staff. He will also play a key role in leading Holy Family Memorial to achieve its’ goals of expanding services, improving access to care, and driving care coordination through HFM’s affiliation with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network.
Dr. DeGere has worked as a practicing podiatric physician & health system executive since 2002, most recently for SSM Health in Madison.
HFM President and CEO Steve Little said in a statement, “Over the course of his career, Dr. DeGere has demonstrated a passion for leadership and improving health outcomes and equitable care for communities.”
He added in part, “We’re thrilled to welcome him to our executive leadership team.”
DeGere stated “I am delighted to join Holy Family Memorial and all the caring people that define this special organization. There is such a strong mission-oriented history here, and it is an honor to come together in the service of our communities and the Holy Family Memorial team.”
