Administration Profiles at Inland

Vice President and Senior Physician Executive, Northern Light Inland Hospital 

NC-Profile.jpgNishan “Nick” Chobanian, MD is the vice president and senior physician executive of Northern Light Inland Hospital. 

Dr. Chobanian serves as the liaison between medical staff and administration. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist. Dr. Chobanian is passionate about high reliability care, physician wellness, and patient-centered quality care.

Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Dr. Chobanian was chairman of the OB/GYN division and director of Gynecology Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi and Southfield, in Michigan. He has had successful military (Air Force) and civilian medical careers.

Education:
Medical Degree, Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island
Internship/Residency, Wright State University Integrated Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio
Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology, University of Kentucky

Dr. Chobanian became the vice president and senior physician executive at Inland Hospital in 2022. 

Favorite quote:
Hope is not a strategy.

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Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for Northern Light Inland Hospital

Courtney-Cook-cropped.jpgCourtney Cook, MSN, RN, is the vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services for Northern Light Inland Hospital. 

She is responsible for Nursing Services (includes Ambulatory, Surgical, Emergency, Acute Care Unit, Birthing), Quality, Risk Management, Infusion, Rehabilitation, Volunteer services, and partnership oversight with Lab and Care Management. 

Cook believes in creating a culture and environment of safety and quality for both patients and employees, and empowering staff to do whatever is necessary to provide the best experience possible for patients and families.

Cook is a board member of Delta Ambulance, Maine EMS-C (Maine Emergency Medical Service-Children Advisory Council), MFIMR (Maine Maternal, Fetal, Infant Mortality Review Panel), and Winslow Fire Quality Oversight Board.

Education: 
Master of Science in Nursing – Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Western Governors University
Associate degree - Northern Maine Community College

Cook has been with Inland Hospital since 2000, starting as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department, then taking on leadership roles as director of Birthing and director of Quality, before becoming vice president. She became the vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services at Inland Hospital in 2022.

Favorite quote:
Everyone has a story, it is not our job to judge, it is our job to care. 

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President of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood

Tricia Costigan, MBA, FACHE, is the president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood. In the president’s role, she oversees the leadership and operations of the hospital and the continuing care center.

Being raised in Dover-Foxcroft and knowing the value of rural healthcare to Mainers, Tricia is passionate about ensuring patients get the best care and service. She values the role Inland Hospital plays in the vitality and success of the greater Waterville area. She is dedicated to making healthcare accessible for all and engaging with our community to build partnerships for the good health and overall improved quality of life for those we serve.   

Prior to becoming president of Inland Hospital, Tricia was associate vice president of Northern Light Health’s Medical Group Operations. Her background shows her core commitment to helping people with leadership roles at Saratoga Hospital in New York and UPMC-Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is a proud Navy veteran.

Education:
Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Saint Leo University, Florida
Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Saint Leo University, Florida
Tricia became president of Inland Hospital/Lakewood in 2022.
  
Favorite quote:
“I believe in you enough for both of us.”
 

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Vice president of Finance of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood


Frauenhofer_01_Vertical.jpgChris Frauenhofer is vice president of Finance of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood. 

Chris is responsible for overseeing all finances at the hospital, practices, and Lakewood.

Chris is dedicated to helping our organization succeed, not only with finances, but with all aspects of our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  

Prior to joining Northern Light Health in 2013, Chris served in senior finance roles for more than 20 years at hospitals in New York, including Alice Hyde Medical Center and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. 

Education:
Master of Business Administration from Niagara University (New York)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Registered Accounting Program from State University of New York at Buffalo

Chris joined Northern Light Health in 2013, starting at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital before moving to Inland Hospital in 2017, and then the system Medical Group in 2021. 

Favorite Quote:
“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.”
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt


 

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