Beebe Healthcare Places Physician on Administrative Leave

Sussex County, DE - Beebe Healthcare placed a physician on administrative leave yesterday. This action followed the discovery of "disturbing social media posts" attributed to the individual. Leadership at the organization made the decision after completing an initial investigation into the online content.

The physician is currently restricted from seeing patients. This suspension will remain in effect while a full investigation is conducted into the matter. Beebe Healthcare released a statement confirming the timeline and the organization's immediate response to the allegations.

"Beebe Healthcare leadership learned today of disturbing social media posts involving one of our physicians. After conducting an initial investigation, leadership swiftly placed the physician on administrative leave. We are in the midst of conducting a full investigation into the matter, during which time the individual will not be seeing patients."

The statement also addressed the organization's position on the content of the posts.

"We fully condemn any abhorrent behavior and empathize with anyone who was impacted by these deeply hateful comments. We have zero tolerance for divisive or discriminatory rhetoric or behavior of any kind and are committed to ensuring Beebe is a welcoming, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace for all who walk through our doors."

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