Administration Profiles

Vice President of Quality and Education, Northern Light Mayo Hospital

Nikki Chadwick RN, MSN, CPHQ is the vice president of Quality and Education for Northern Light Mayo Hospital.
 
In her role, Nikki is responsible for Quality, Education, Safety, Patient Experience, Risk Management, and Emergency Preparedness functions. Infection Prevention, EMS, Rehab and Community Outreach also report to her.
 
Nikki is passionate about safety and providing a great experience for patients and staff every day; having engaged patients and Staff. This improves ALL safety.
 
Nikki has been a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality since 2012.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Mayo Hospital as a new graduate RN in 1995, Nikki was a student and CNA.
 
Education:
Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Eastern Maine Community College
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Regis University
Master’s Degree in Nursing with a focus on education, Regis University
 
Nikki became the vice president of Quality and Education for Northern Light Mayo Hospital in 2011.
 
Favorite quote:
“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
 

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Director of Facilities, Northern Light CA Dean and Northern Light Mayo Hospitals

Tony-Costigan.jpgTony Costigan, MBA, PMP is the director of facilities for Northern Light CA Dean and Northern Light Mayo Hospitals. 

Tony is responsible for overseeing Facility Maintenance, Security, Environmental Services, and Safety Departments at all on-campus and off-campus locations. 

Education
Tony is a graduate of Foxcroft Academy. He is passionate about providing care to the communities where he was raised.

Tony stays involved in his profession by being a member of the American, New England, and Maine Healthcare Engineers’ Societies. 

Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Tony was the head of mechanical systems for Seadrill in Houston, Texas. 

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Vice President of Finance and Physician Practices Northern Light CA Dean and Northern Light Mayo Hospitals

Jennifer Goodrich, MBA, CMPE is the vice president of Finance and Physician Practices for Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals.
 
Jennifer is responsible for finance and practice operations.
 
Jennifer is passionate about her family, dogs, and making a difference in her role at Northern Light Health.
 
As a leader in the community, she serves as treasurer of Moosehead Marine Museum and former treasurer of several local organizations previously.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Jennifer was in public accounting for a few years and prior to that was a student at Thomas College.
 
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Thomas College
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Thomas College
 
Jennifer became the vice president of Finance and Physician Practices for CA Dean Hospital in 2012.
 
Favorite quote:
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
~ Sean Patrick Flanery
 

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Senior Physician Executive, Northern Light CA Dean and Northern Light Mayo Hospitals

David B. McDermott, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAFP, FAAPL is the senior physician executive of Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals.
 
Dr. McDermott is the interface between the practicing members of the medical group in Piscataquis County and the system—hospital administration and the medical group. He leads practitioner recruiting efforts and onboarding, provides medical direction for the Emergency Department and hospitalist services as well as for the primary care practices associated with Northern Light Mayo Hospital. He is also the medical director for Mayo Hospital EMS.
 
As a physician, Dr. McDermott is passionate about patient care and experience, patient quality, and practitioner engagement.
 
As a leader, Dr. McDermott currently serves as vice-chairman of the board of directors of Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine. He is also a past president of the Maine Medical Association. In the community he is past president and active member of the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft. 
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Dr. McDermott was the chief medical officer for Mayo Regional Hospital and a practicing family physician in Piscataquis County for 28 years.
 
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Rochester
Medical Degree, University of Vermont
Residency at Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital, Portland, Maine
Master’s Degree in Public Health, University of Massachusetts
 
Dr. McDermott became the senior physician executive of Northern Light Mayo Hospital in 2020 when Mayo Hospital became a part of Northern Light Health. He also became the senior physician executive for CA Dean at the same time.
 
Favorite quote:
“The first word in Family Practice is Family”
~ Mike Kita, MD
 

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Compliance and Privacy Officer, Northern Light Mayo Hospital

Cheryl Theriault, CHC, CHPS, RHIA, CAC is the compliance and privacy officer for Northern Light Mayo Hospital.
 
Cheryl is responsible for heading up the compliance and privacy efforts that promote Mayo Hospital's journey of compliance and supportive culture, including, ensuring Mayo Hospital is following the applicable laws, regulations, and standards as well as training and educating Mayo Hospital workforce members on topics of compliance and privacy.
 
She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where the Mayo Hospital workforce members can function in an ethical manner.
 
Cheryl is certified in healthcare compliance, healthcare privacy and security; she is a Registered Health Information Administrator and a Certified Ambulance Coder. She is also a member of HCCA (Healthcare Compliance Association) and AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Cheryl was most recently a privacy manager within Mass General Brigham, overseeing Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and Brigham Health Physician Organizations’ privacy matters. Prior to that she was the health information services manager and privacy officer for Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in Boston.
 
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Informatics, Western Governor’s University
 
Cheryl became the compliance and privacy officer of Northern Light Mayo Hospital in 2020.
 
Favorite quote:
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
~ Benjamin Franklin
 

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President of Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals

MarieMarie Vienneau, BSN, NE-BC,FACHE is president of Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals.
 
As president, Marie serves as the liaison to the board and community and oversees the strategic direction, management, and quality of care at the organizations.
 
Marie has spent her career in rural healthcare and is passionate about patients in rural communities having access to high quality healthcare.
 
Marie is currently president of the Northern New England Association of Healthcare Executives, is a former Regent for ACHE, a member of the Maine Hospital Association Public Policy Council and is a member of the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Marie served as CEO at Millinocket Regional Hospital and Mayo Regional Hospital.
 
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maine
Master of Health Administration
 
Marie became president of CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals in 2020.
 

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