Lawrenceville, IL – Lawrence County Memorial Hospital (LCMH) today announced that Keith Miller, CEO, has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer and Deaconess Indiana Region President, effective August 12, 2024. Mr. Miller will be stepping down from his role as CEO of LCMH, a position he has held since April 2023.

During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Miller has made significant contributions to LCMH's growth and strategic direction. Under his leadership, LCMH has seen expansion in services and facilities, including the addition of a new General Surgeon, introduction of new service lines, and the recruitment of additional healthcare professionals to enhance primary care offerings.

"We are grateful for Keith's dedicated leadership over the past 15 months," said Carl Aten, Chair of the Board of Directors at LCMH. "His strategic vision and collaborative approach have positioned LCMH for continued success in providing exceptional healthcare services to our community."

“Looking ahead, LCMH remains committed to its strategic initiatives, including further integration with our strategic partner, Deaconess Health System”, said Miller. “Moving forward with the Master Facility Plan and adding additional services will be key to the continued success of LCMH, and I am confident that our board’s ongoing contributions, alongside the strong leadership team in place, will ensure a seamless transition and continued growth.”

LCMH will begin a search for a new CEO immediately, with interim leadership arrangements in place to ensure uninterrupted operations and continued focus on delivering high-quality patient care.