SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM INC. PRESIDENT and CEO Keith A. Hovan is taking a leave of absence following his arrest on a charge of assault. / PHOTO COURTESY SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM INC.
PROVIDENCE - Southcoast Health System Inc. CEO and President Keith A. Hovan is taking a leave of absence following his arrest on a charge of domestic assault and battery. In a statement released Friday to hospital staff and media outlets, Hovan said, “These past few days have been difficult for you and all the people…