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News and InformationANNOUNCEMENTSRequest for ProposalThe Arts Committee at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is seeking proposals for a variety of artwork for the sixth and seventh floors of the new addition to their Atlantic City Campus which includes a new seven story patient care tower that will be the new main entrance and house their Emergency Department, a state of the art imaging center, an intensive care unit and four stories of all private patient rooms. Download complete information and proposal guidelines here » The committee is seeking artists who reside in the State of New Jersey or the County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who may be interested in providing inspirational, healing and refreshing images in a wide variety of mediums including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork, original art, limited edition prints, giclee prints, murals, mixed media art, mosaics, ceramics, sculpture, fabric art, collages, fountains/water walls and photography. Existing and commissioned artwork will be considered. Art will be placed in the sixth and seventh floor elevator lobbies, corridors, waiting rooms, and patient rooms. The theme for the building and the art is “Harmony Through Nature”. This can be expressed in a variety of ways such as: Architecture, Sacred Geometry, Color, Community, Family, Light, Movement, Nature, Line and Form, Pattern and Texture. The committee is open to ideas by artists to express the concept of harmony that may relate to interfaith, inspiring, and multicultural imagery that is appropriate in a healing environment. The theme for the sixth floor is “Community” and the theme for the seventh floor is “Sky”. Our Healing Arts Mission: By integrating the arts, we visibly demonstrate our intent to create a healing presence within our community. Goals and Objectives for the AtlantiCare Art Program: The artwork is being funded by AtlantiCare and the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus, as part of its commitment of including appropriate original regional art in its facilities as a component of creating a healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. Aesthetics, Inc. of San Diego has been hired as the arts consultant for the project. All inquiries should be addressed to Leah Goodwin, Director of Arts Programs. Inquiries should be made by email only to goodwin@aesthetics.net. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. The Arts Committee is not obligated to notify applicants when incomplete applications are received. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that applications are complete and arrive by the deadline. Download complete information and proposal guidelines here »
AtlantiCare Board of Trustees names David P. Tilton president and CEO of AtlantiCare The AtlantiCare Board of Trustees named David P. Tilton, president and CEO of AtlantiCare Thursday, March 29. Tilton succeeds George F. Lynn, who retired from AtlantiCare after 20 years of service. Tilton will lead the more than 4,460 employees and more than 550 physicians who provide services at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), the AtlantiCare Foundation, AtlantiCare Health Services, AtlantiCare Health Plans and AtlantiCare Behavioral Health (ABH). Tilton joined ARMC in March of 1987 as administrator of the hospital’s Mainland campus. He has served as ARMC’s CEO for more than 13 years, a role he will continue. Tilton was instrumental in transforming ARMC from a two-campus community hospital to its becoming part of the regional health system—AtlantiCare. A staunch supporter of enhancing access to care, Tilton led ARMC through many building and program milestones aimed at meeting the community’s need for care. These included opening the region’s first cardiac catheterization lab and its only cardiac surgery program. He expanded cancer programs and services with the creation of the RNS Regional Cancer Center. He enhanced the level of care for critically injured patients by advocating for making ARMC a level II Regional Trauma Center, which today is one of the busiest trauma centers in New Jersey. “Whether he’s having discussions with staff in town meetings, speaking with individual patients or testifying before government agencies about community needs, David is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the community,” said Michael Neustadter, chairman of the Board of Trustees of AtlantiCare, who served as chairman of ARMC’s Board of Governors from 1995 through 2003. “He truly listens, learns and resolves to find solutions and innovative programs - especially in addressing challenges we face both as a nation and as the community’s largest healthcare provider.” Tilton led ARMC’s team in opening a $35 million expansion of its Mainland campus in Pomona, New Jersey in 2005 and is overseeing a $110 million expansion of the hospital’s City campus, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which will open at the end of 2007. George Lynn, AtlantiCare President and CEO, announces his retirement as CEO
George Lynn, president and chief executive officer, AtlantiCare, announced plans to retire as CEO after more than 20 years, effective March 31, 2007. David P. Tilton, CEO, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and chief operating officer, AtlantiCare, will succeed Mr. Lynn as president and CEO. AtlantiCare’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mr. Lynn President Emeritus. He will continue to work on special projects for AtlantiCare in that capacity.
Quotes“AtlantiCare is very well positioned for the future—and has its brightest days ahead. I felt it was the perfect time to transition to new leadership.”
“George’s leadership style has inspired dedication, trust and respect from those who work with and for him, including board members, politicians, community leaders, physicians, executives and staff. I am honored to be selected to succeed him and excited about the future of AtlantiCare,” About George LynnMr. Lynn has been widely recognized for his active charitable, professional and civic involvement in the community and has garnered numerous awards. He has also been active on the state and national healthcare stage serving in various leadership roles. In 1997, he served as chairman the New Jersey Hospital Association, and from 2000-2004, as chairman of the Health Research and Education Trust. He is currently serving a second term as chairman of the American Hospital Association, Board of Trustees. In 2005, Mr. Lynn was named among Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare.” About David TiltonDavid P. Tilton joined ARMC in March of 1987 as administrator of the hospital’s Mainland campus. He has served as ARMC’s CEO for more than 13 years. Mr. Tilton played an instrumental role when ARMC was transformed from a two-campus community hospital to become part of the regional health system—AtlantiCare. Known for his focus on quality improvement, Mr. Tilton led ARMC in becoming one of the elite hospitals nationwide to achieve the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital designation in 2004, 2005, and 2006 for providing “an outstanding patient experience.” Under his leadership, ARMC became the 105 th hospital in the nation to be designated a nurse Magnet™ hospital, the nursing profession’s highest honor. Also committed to community, Mr. Tilton was recognized by the Atlantic City Branch of the NAACP with its Freedom Fund Award in 2004. The Hispanic Alliance of Atlantic County presented him with its inaugural Leadership Award for his contributions to the Hispanic Community in 2004. The Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Mr. Tilton in 2003 for his efforts to improve the quality of life for the residents of the region.
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