Tower Health has named Ana Davitt, MD, FAAEM, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital.
“Tower Health is a non-profit organization that prioritizes the health and well-being of the communities we serve," Dr. Davitt said. "Providing high-quality care for all has always resonated with me. As CMO, I look forward to exploring and implementing new processes and different care delivery models to improve the health and wellness of our communities."
Dr. Davitt will serve as a liaison between administration and medical staff, engaging Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in initiatives to improve clinical quality, safety, and financial results. She will collaborate with the Chief Medical, Nursing, and Quality Officers to ensure clinical processes align with organizational goals for care quality and efficiency. A significant emphasis will be on monitoring and improving performance in quality metrics in the areas of: Length of Stay, Hospital Readmissions, and Transitions of Care.
“Recognized for clinical leadership, team development, and commitment to our Mission, Vision, and Values, Dr. Davitt will bring the expertise needed to drive strategic growth and ensure Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital are providing high-quality, affordable care for the communities we serve,” said Dr. Richard McLaughlin, President and CEO, Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital.”
Dr. Davitt is currently the Associate Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine at Phoenixville Hospital. Previously, she served as the Interim Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Phoenixville Hospital, and as Chair of the Emergency Medicine Quality Committee for both Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital.
In 2023, she spearheaded an initiative that placed a physician in triage in the Phoenixville Hospital Emergency Department during high-traffic times. This helped decrease patient wait times and LWOTs (left without treatment) while also increasing patient satisfaction.
Dr. Davitt’s additional experience includes: Director of Clinical Operations, Department of Emergency Medicine and Interim Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine at Crozer Keystone Health System, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Davitt is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with Distinction and Honors, Phi Beta Kappa. She went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania for medical school, and she is board-certified in emergency medicine. Dr. Davitt completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System and continued her studies by becoming a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
About Phoenixville Hospital
Located in Phoenixville, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, an NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery center. Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include joint replacement surgery, advanced heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
About Pottstown Hospital
Located in Pottstown, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed hospital that offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Pottstown Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. The Hospital is Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement and is also an accredited Chest Pain Center. Recently, Pottstown Hospital was recognized as a recipient of Get with the Guidelines/American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The Cancer Center at Pottstown Hospital is also nationally recognized, bringing over a decade of award-winning care to our region. The Pottstown Hospital Emergency Department, a Primary Stroke Center, is the second busiest in Montgomery County, seeing more than 45,000 patients a year. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.