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nity through a variety of clinics — ranging from an
out patient dialysis center to a local clinic in the small
community of Suches.
New CEO Sees a Bright Future
In February 2019, Kevin Bierschenk was named Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Union General Health System,
becoming only the fifth CEO in the hospital’s history.
Bierschenk earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance
& Economics from the University of South Carolina. His
management experience includes 23 years in healthcare
technology, 15 years as a hospital CEO/administrator
and eight years as a chief financial officer. He was
recently installed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of
the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), where he will
develop strategies for hospital members, advocate for
the highest quality care for patients, and support adequate
reimbursement for hospitals.
“I like what healthcare brings to a community,” says
Bierschenk. “We are a lifeline, and communities cannot
survive without healthcare. Union General Hospital has
done a good job in providing more affordable alternatives,
such as health clinics, primary care physicians
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Great healthcare options abound
in Union County.
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