Overlook Medical Center In Summit Has A New President

Summit NJ

03 December, 2021

7:08 PM

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SUMMIT, NJ — Atlantic Health System recently announced that Stephanie Schwartz, MHSA, FACHE, has been named president of Overlook Medical Center, following a successful tenure as president at Chilton Medical Center. Schwartz has been serving as interim president of Overlook since August, following the retirementof Alan Lieber, who led the hospital since 2003. Working closely with the leadership team, as well as becoming frequently present among front-line team members throughout the hospital, she has quickly built on the forward momentum and successes at Overlook. "Stephanie has wasted no time integrating herself deeply into the fabric of Overlook's culture, and she has truly embraced its team," said Brian Gragnolati, President and CEO of Atlantic HealthSystem. "She is an accomplished health care leader who takes a collaborative approach guided bya passion for high-quality, patient-centered care. We are looking forward to her bringing thesequalities to bear as she guides Overlook's continued rise as a premier destination for care." "Overlook Medical Center truly stands out not only within Atlantic Health System, but throughoutNew Jersey as a paragon of excellence – from its use of cutting edge technology to the innovativeapproaches taken to medical care, to the outstanding outcomes driven by a team that alwaysmakes the needs of the patient top priority," Schwartz said. "I'm excited and honored to fully jointhe Overlook family and, as a president, contribute to its continued excellence." Schwartz joined Atlantic Health in 2016 as President of Chilton Medical Center. Through hersteadfast leadership, Chilton has continued to thrive, including being named No. 1 mid-size hospital in New Jersey by Castle Connolly for the past six years and a high-performing hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report.