After six years with ECU Health, including serving as president of ECU Health North Hospital since August 2020, Jason Harrell will retire effective Friday.
As ECU Health begins a national search for a new president, it has named Dennis Campbell II as interim president in addition to his current role as president of ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. “On behalf of ECU Health, I would like to thank Jason for his service and dedication to advancing our mission over the years,” said Van Smith, president, ECU Health Community Hospitals. “Jason has had a distinguished 40-year career in health care, and we are grateful for his service to ECU Health.”
Smith said during Harrell’s time at ECU Health North, “Jason’s leadership, collaboration and focus on the priorities of access, quality, experience and safety have been unwavering. ECU Health North Hospital team members, patients and the community have benefitted from Jason’s leadership accomplishments.”
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Campbell has been with the health system for four years, previously serving as ECU Health Beaufort’s vice president of Patient Care Services before taking on the role of president in September 2023.
During his time at ECU Health Beaufort, Campbell has prioritized developing relationships with important stakeholders and partners in the area including Beaufort Community College and ECU, “exemplifying his dedication to investing in the future of academic health care in eastern North Carolina,” Smith said. “Dennis’s leadership skills and deep understanding of the needs of our team members and the communities we serve in eastern North Carolina will be invaluable assets to ensure the stability and ongoing success of ECU Health North Hospital during this time of transition. I appreciate Dennis’s willingness to serve the system in this capacity.”
