New Reid Health Chief of Staff set to begin 2-year term
Joshua French, MD
Jan. 3, 2023 -- Reid Health's
next Chief of Staff is Joshua French, MD, who begins a two-year term after
Joseph Clemente, MD, ended his time in the position on Dec. 31.
Dr. French
joined Reid Health's General Surgery staff in 2011 after completing his
residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa. He has served as Vice Chief
of Staff for the past two years and has chaired multiple Network Operating
Council committees -- most recently the Quality Committee -- among other
leadership positions at Reid.
"During my time as Chief of Staff, I'd like to work to
streamline our medical staff processes and reduce barriers or frustrations for
our current medical staff members, as well as those interested in joining our
medical staff," Dr. French said.
A Midwest
resident his entire life, Dr. French was born in Northern Ohio before his
family moved to Illinois during his high school years. He earned his doctorate
at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Ill.
Dr. French and
his wife, Sarah, live in Richmond with their three children. When he's not
working, he enjoys exercising -- particularly running -- for its mental and
physical health benefits.
With Dr. French
moving into the Chief of Staff role, Matt Stearly, MD, becomes the new Vice Chief
of Staff while Brian Goggins, MD, is the new Medical Staff Secretary.