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Havasu Regional Medical Center Names Michelle Beverly Chief Executive Officer
July 16, 2026Havasu Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has announced the appointment of Michelle Beverly as its new chief executive officer, effective July 10, 2026. Beverly most recently served as chief operating officer at HRMC, where she provided strategic leadership and operational oversight focused on clinical excellence, operational performance, quality outcomes, and community…
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Los Alamos Medical Center Names Michael Covert as Chief Executive Officer
June 15, 2026Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today that Michael H. Covert, FACHE, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective June 15. Covert will replace Bob Singletary who has been serving as interim CEO since March. Covert brings decades of healthcare leadership experience with a strong focus on community access, quality of care, and collaboration with…
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Wilson Medical Center announces Jason L. Kimbrell as chief executive officer
June 01, 2026Wilson Medical Center recently announced that Jason Kimbrell, DSc, EMT-P, has been named chief executive officer, effective June 1. Kimbrell brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience and a uniquely broad background spanning hospital operations, emergency medical services, and military service. His career began in frontline emergency medical care and…
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Marcia Patterson Named Chief Executive Officer of Valley View Medical Center
April 27, 2026Valley View Medical Center announced today that Marcia Patterson, DNP, MSN, RN has been named chief executive officer, effective April 27.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Names Lindy White Chief Executive Officer
February 26, 2026Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, announced the appointment of Lindy White as chief executive officer, effective February 26.
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Central Kentucky Hospitals Announce Bruce Tassin as New Market President and CEO
December 11, 2025Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky facilities today announced that Bruce Tassin has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Georgetown Community Hospital and Bluegrass Community Hospital and market president of Clark Regional Medical Center and Bourbon Community Hospital in addition to Georgetown and Bluegrass, effective January 1, 2026. As market president, he will provide regional oversight of all four Central Kentucky hospitals.
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Names Richard Bergmann as Chief Executive Officer
October 21, 2025Ottumwa Regional Health Center recently announced that Richard Bergmann has been named chief executive officer, effective November 10.
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Wythe County Community Hospital Appoints Theresa Dix as Chief Executive Officer
September 02, 2025Wythe County Community Hospital, a Lifepoint Health hospital, announced today that Theresa Dix, MSN, RN, CPPS, has been named chief executive officer, effective Sept. 15.
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Canyon Vista Medical Center Names Scott Avery as Chief Executive Officer
August 14, 2025Canyon Vista Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Avery as its new chief executive officer, effective August 18. Avery has been serving as interim CEO since June and brings more than 27 years of senior leadership experience in both civilian and military health care operations.
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Brian Sims named CEO of Lourdes Health
July 24, 2025Lourdes Health has named Brian Sims as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 18. Sims, a veteran health care leader with more than 17 years of executive experience, brings a strong background in rural and community hospital leadership.
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Bill Alley Named New CEO of Twin County Regional Healthcare
June 26, 2025Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH), part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, today announced that its chief nursing officer (CNO) William “Bill” Alley has been promoted to chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 23. Alley replaces Sudandra Ratnasamy who is departing for another leadership opportunity within the Duke LifePoint system, and a search for Alley’s replacement as CNO is underway.
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Rutherford Regional Health System Names Sudandra Ratnasamy as New CEO
May 28, 2025Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke LifePoint facility, has announced the appointment of Sudandra Ratnasamy as its new chief executive officer, effective June 23.
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David Brash Named Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh General Hospital
May 23, 2025Raleigh General Hospital has appointed David Brash as chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 7.
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Vicki Parks Named Chief Executive Officer of Spring View Hospital
May 21, 2025Vicki Parks has been named CEO of Spring View Hospital, effective July 7. She brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience and most recently served as CEO of Wythe County Community Hospital in Virginia. Parks is known for strengthening care access, quality, and community engagement.
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Lifepoint Health Facilities Earn “A” Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
May 01, 2025Eighteen Lifepoint Health hospitals achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, a respected nonprofit organization setting high standards for patient care excellence. Leapfrog evaluates general hospitals nationwide, assigning grades (A, B, C, D, or F) based on more than 20 performance measures, reflecting areas such as errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, along with the preventive systems hospitals have in place.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Market President
April 24, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), a Duke LifePoint facility, announced today the appointment of Sue Shugart as chief executive officer, effective May 26. Shugart will also serve as market president for the HRMC, Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva and Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, leading operations and strategic alignment across the three facilities.
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Fleming County Hospital, Meadowview Regional Medical Center announce new chief executive officer, market president
March 31, 2025Fleming County Hospital and Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Lifepoint Health hospitals, are pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Vancampen as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and market president, effective April 7.
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Mark Holyoak named CEO of Castleview Hospital
March 18, 2025Castleview Hospital has named Mark Holyoak as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 17. This marks a return for Holyoak, who previously led Castleview as CEO from 2011 to 2018. With more than 24 years of experience in hospital leadership, he brings expertise in operations, physician recruitment, strategic growth and quality improvement.
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Cole Stockton Named CEO of Riverview and Trousdale Hospitals
February 24, 2025Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has announced the appointment of Cole Stockton as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for Highpoint Health – Riverview and Highpoint Health – Trousdale, effective February 24. Stockton brings extensive leadership experience in hospital operations and a deep commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for the communities these hospitals serve.
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Saline Memorial Hospital Names Char Boulch as Chief Executive Officer
February 17, 2025Saline Memorial Hospital announced today the appointment of Char Boulch as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for Saline Memorial Hospital, effective February 17. Boulch, who has served as the hospital’s chief nursing officer (CNO) since 2023, brings extensive leadership experience and a deep understanding of the hospital’s operations, staff, and patient needs.
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