Robert Marmerstein Joins Mainland Medical Center As Chief Operating Officer

HOUSTON, June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- HCA affiliated Mainland Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, Michael Roussos, announced today that Robert Alexander Marmerstein has been named the Chief Operating Officer at Mainland Medical Center (MMC).  Marmerstein comes to MMC from HCA affiliated LewisGale Medical Center (LGMC), a 506-bed HCA hospital located in Salem, Virginia, where he served as Associate Chief Operating Officer.

During his time at LewisGale, Marmerstein was instrumental in several key initiatives, including the comprehensive rebranding of the LewisGale Regional Health System, a redesign of the patient experience and multiple construction and renovation projects.

"Rob's excellent leadership skills combined with his experience makes him a great addition to the Mainland Medial Center team," said Michael Roussos, Mainland Medical Center CEO.

In addition to his responsibilities with LewisGale, Marmerstein served as a founding partner and board member of the Roanoke Health Care Alliance, a partnership between local providers across the continuum of care who collaborate to provide information, education and other resources to help local families navigate the health care system. Rob was also active with the United Way of Roanoke Valley and managed LGMC's annual employee giving campaign, helping to raise more than $200,000.

Marmerstein is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, and his Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Rob Marmerstein began his new position at Mainland Medical Center on Friday, June 19, 2015.

About Mainland Medical Center—a campus of Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Located on a 31-acre campus at the corner of Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and Highway 3, Mainland Medical Center has been an integral part of Galveston County for 60 years. The hospital is an acute care facility providing quality, compassionate care with state-of-the-art services. Mainland Medical Center offers services in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational health and wellness, surgery, physical therapy, radiology, total joint replacements, diagnostic imaging, and hyperbaric medicine/wound care facilities. Mainland Medical Center ensures residents receive the highest quality medical care right in their own community. For more information, call (409) 938-5000 or visit online at www.mainlandmedical.com.

About HCA Gulf Coast Division
HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities.  It offers a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas' residents and businesses.  HCA affiliated facilities in the Gulf Coast Division include: 13 hospitals, 8 ambulatory centers, 7  off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center that provides one-phone-call access and support for patient transfers into and out of the HCA Gulf Coast Division Affiliated Hospitals, as well as access to ground and air transportation within a 150-mile radius.  For more information, visit our website at www.HCAGulfCoast.com.

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