Matson to lead Braselton hospital

 A new leader for Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton has been named but he is no stranger to the hospital.

Kevin Matson will begin serving as Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) vice president of Regional Hospitals, Southern Market Monday. In his role, Matson will lead daily operations for NGMC Braselton and provide oversight of NGMC Barrow. John Neidenbach will continue serving as administrator of NGMC Barrow, leading daily operations.

Matson served in a leadership role at the Braselton hospital from 2017 to 2020. He joined NGHS in 2000 and most recently led the opening of NGMC Lumpkin’s new campus while also expanding and introducing new services at NGMC Habersham.

Meanwhile, Melissa Frank, NGHS’ executive director of Pharmacy, will serve as interim administrator of NGMC Lumpkin and NGMC Habersham.