Robert Smanik has resigned as president and CEO of Putnam-based Day Kimball Healthcare, according to an announcement from the hospital’s board of directors.
Joseph Adiletta, former chairman of Day Kimball Healthcare’s board, will serve as interim president and CEO while the board conducts a search for Smanik’s replacement.
In a written statement, Adiletta said: “Bob led our organization through some very challenging times, helping us to navigate through historic health care reform and battling through financial challenges. Day Kimball is thankfully now in a better place and it’s time to move on to the next phase of our evolution. Both Bob and our Board agreed that the organization would benefit from a fresh perspective in that effort. The Board of Directors thanks Bob for his dedication and service to Day Kimball and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Day Kimball Healthcare is a nonprofit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group.
Adiletta has served three terms on Day Kimball’s board since the mid-1990s, including four years as chairman. He has also guided the organization through prior leadership transitions.
Jack Burke will serve as interim chairman of the board
