Kettering Health issues statement about mismanagement allegations.

An Update from Michael Mewhirter, Interim CEO; and Celeste Ryan Blyden, Board Chair
Kettering Health Family,
On Friday, March 24, a local news station aired a story alleging inappropriate fiscal and operational management at Kettering Health. We are—and have been—fully aware of these allegations. As Interim CEO and Board Chair, we want you to know that we take these allegations seriously and are committed to integrity, improvement, and upholding the trust of our staff members, providers, and community.
To ensure impartiality, the Board retained an outside firm to conduct an internal investigation and another to recommend updates to our processes and policies. While this work is ongoing, we are taking steps to address wrongdoing and shortcomings we identify. Led by our Board, these steps include making necessary personnel changes—inclusive of employees and members of the Board—to ensure both individual accountability and strict compliance with updated and comprehensive governance practices. Consistent with organizational policy, no specific personnel issues will be discussed.
Kettering Health remains steadfast in our faith, and with a dedicated team and a strong financial position, we will continue to deliver on our sacred mission throughout Western Ohio. Our commitment and mission “to improve the quality of life of the people in the communities we serve through healthcare and education” will never waver. On behalf of our Board and leadership team, we recognize and deeply appreciate your role in helping us to achieve this goal through the high-quality care and acts of compassion you deliver every day.
Michael Mewhirter
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Administration

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“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity” (Proverbs 11:3).