Published on February 05, 2024

Concord Hospital Elects New Community Leaders to Its Board of Trustees

The Concord Hospital Board of Trustees recently elected Lucy Hodder, Esq., as secretary at its annual meeting. Existing officers include Manisha Patel, DDS, chair; Charles Fanaras, vice chair; Robert Steigmeyer, Concord Hospital president/CEO (ex-officio); and Scott Sloane, treasurer (non-trustee).

Three new trustees were also elected, including Jeanie Forrester (State of NH); Ari Salis, MD
(X-Ray Professional Association); and David Weiss (Columbia Threadneedle Investments). They join existing trustees Frederick Briccetti, MD (community member); Philip Emma (community representative); Charles Fanaras (The Prescription Center); Lucy Hodder, Esq. (UNH School of Law Institute for Health Policy & Practice); Lucy Karl, Esq. (Shaheen & Gordon, PA); Linda Lorden (Merrimack County Savings Bank); Joseph Meyer, MD (community representative); Matthew Nadeau (Nathan Wechsler & Co., PA); Peter Noordsij, MD (community member); Manisha Patel, DDS (community representative); Katherine Saunders (community member); Robert Segal (Sanel Auto Parts); Robert Steigmeyer (Concord Hospital president/CEO); and Donald Welford (community member).

The Board of Trustees serves as a governing body of Concord Hospital health system and includes members of senior leadership, medical staff, and community leaders who have demonstrated an interest in and a commitment to helping the hospital meet the healthcare needs of the communities it serves.

Concord Hospital health system is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit health system providing comprehensive acute-care services, primary and specialty care, and health and wellness programs. The hospital is one of three Level II Trauma Centers in New Hampshire. As a regional health resource for primary and specialized care, Concord Hospital health system provides comprehensive diagnostics, sophisticated treatment, and support for more than 50 medical specialties and offers the latest medical and information technology. Concord Hospital’s centers of excellence include the Cardiovascular Institute, Orthopaedic Institute, Payson Center for Cancer Care, Urologic Institute, and Women’s Health Services.