Doctor Adolphe Edward no longer the Chief Executive Officer of ECRMC

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Doctor Adolphe Edward is no longer the Chief Executive Officer of El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) after the city of El Centro voted to become the board of trustees of the hospital.

Doctor Edward confirmed with News 11 that he is no longer employed by ECRMC.

According to a press release, the voting happened Tuesday.

During the past several years, ECRMC has experienced escalating challenges in its operation.

“As a municipal hospital, it is our obligation to the community and all ECRMC employees to lead through these challenges by making the necessary changes to make our hospital more efficient and sustainable. No hospital services will be interrupted by this change,” Mayor Tomas Oliva said.

Also, the City says this will not affect patient care in any way and that it will not affect other jobs at the hospital.

These changes will ensure the hospital remains open and operational for them and the community.

In another update today, the board has brought on board Healthcare Management Partners, LLC (HMP) to fill two important positions.

Scott Phillips who is the Managing Director of HMP will now serve as Chief Executive Officer taking Doctor Edward's place.

Derek Pierce will be Chief Financial Officer.

The city made this decision after the ECRMC had already reported financial problems.

The board said it would like to thank Doctor Edward for his years of service to the hospital especially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you would like to read more about the changes, then read below.