Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) has announced appointments to two senior leadership positions within the healthcare system.
Michael Berlowitz, MD, has accepted the position of chief medical officer for Central Maine Healthcare. Since 2021, Dr. Berlowitz has provided exceptional leadership as chief of Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute (CMHVI). He will continue to lead CMHVI.
Before joining CMH, Dr. Berlowitz served as chief of clinical operations for the University of South Florida’s cardiovascular service line. He holds an MBA from Auburn University Harbert College of Business, specializing in operations and organizational behavior. He has also earned certificates in strategic healthcare leadership from Cornell University and patient safety and quality from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Michelle Kap, MS, RN, who has been serving as interim chief nursing officer (CNO) since December, has accepted the permanent role of CNO.
Michelle brings extensive leadership experience to this position, having previously served as senior vice president of clinical operations at Steward Health Care in Massachusetts. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on critical care from the University of Massachusetts.
“These appointments reflect our dedication to strong leadership for the health system,” said Steve Littleson, president and CEO, Central Maine Healthcare. “I am confident these two seasoned professionals will have a positive impact on the care we provide to our patients.”
