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Dennis Knox named CEO of Memorial Medical Center
January 27, 2025Memorial Medical Center, a Lifepoint Health hospital, announced that Dennis Knox has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Knox has served as interim CEO since August 2024, bringing extensive experience in healthcare leadership and operational management.
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Dewane Pace Named CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center
January 06, 2025Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) today announced that Dewane A. Pace, MBA, FACHE has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO). His first day on the job is Monday, February 17
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Rhee Perry Named CEO of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) – Lawrenceburg
December 17, 2024Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) - Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhee Perry as its new chief executive officer, effective January 6, 2025.
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Mike Howard named North Alabama market president and chief executive officer at North Alabama Medical Center and North Alabama Shoals Hospital
December 03, 2024North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) and North Alabama Shoals Hospital (NASH), part of Lifepoint Health, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Howard as the new market president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Howard, who has been serving as interim CEO since September, brings a deep understanding of the facilities and the community, having previously served as chief operating officer from 2015 to 2022.
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Greg Cook Named CEO of Community Medical Center
November 05, 2024Community Medical Center announced today that Greg Cook has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective November 25.
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UP Health System – Bell Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader
September 19, 2024UP Health System - Bell (UPHS – Bell) is proud to announce it has been named a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader. This designation recognizes hospitals within the Lifepoint Health system that have enrolled in the Lifepoint National Quality Program (NQP) and succeeded in transforming their culture of safety and achieving high standards of quality care, performance improvement and patient engagement.
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Carolyn Sparks named CEO of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
August 27, 2024Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, a Lifepoint Health hospital, announced that Carolyn Sparks has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Sparks, who has served as interim CEO since May, brings over a decade of experience in healthcare leadership to her new role.
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Sue Shugart named CEO of Rutherford Regional Health System
August 19, 2024Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke LifePoint facility, announces the appointment of Sue Shugart as chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 19. Shugart, who has served as interim CEO since June, brings over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership to her new role.
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Casey Willis named CEO of Saint Mary’s Regional Health System
June 10, 2024Saint Mary’s Regional Health System announced that Casey Willis has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 10. Willis comes to Saint Mary’s from National Park Medical Center (NPMC) located in Hot Springs.
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Eleven Lifepoint Hospitals Earn "A" Hospital Safety Grade
May 02, 2024Eleven Lifepoint Health hospitals achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2024 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 over 30 performance measures, reflecting areas such as errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, along with the preventive systems hospitals have in place.
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Central Carolina Hospital Announces Leadership Transformation with new CEO and CNO; Dave Santoemma and Connette Gill
April 01, 2024Central Carolina Hospital recently announced the permanent appointment of two notable members of the hospital’s leadership team. Dave Santoemma has been named chief executive officer (CEO), with Connette Gill at the helm of nursing operations as chief nursing officer (CNO).
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Wythe County Community Hospital Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader
March 20, 2024Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) today announced that it has been named a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader. This prestigious designation recognizes hospitals within the Lifepoint Health system that have enrolled in the Lifepoint National Quality Program and succeeded in transforming their culture of safety and achieving high standards of quality care, performance improvement and patient engagement. The hospital celebrated the notable accomplishment on Wednesday, March 20, at an event onsite at the hospital surrounded by employees, physicians, community dignitaries and Lifepoint Health leaders.
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Ashley Regional Medical Center announces new CEO, Alan Olive
February 22, 2024Ashley Regional Medical Center, a Lifepoint Health hospital, announced that Alan Olive has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective February 19
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Blake Hubbard named CEO of Valley View Medical Center
February 21, 2024Valley View Medical Center, a Lifepoint Health hospital, announced that Blake Hubbard has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective February 19.
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Five Lifepoint hospitals recognized in 100 top rural and community hospitals
February 16, 2024The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 15, and five Lifepoint hospitals were among those making this year's list. To determine the 2024 list, Chartis used the Chartis Rural Hospital Strength INDEX, which assesses performance in inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge and finance.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center announces opening of new cardiovascular center
February 15, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, announced today the opening of the new Cardiovascular and Surgical Care Pavilion. The completion of the 75,000-square-foot, three-story building was celebrated with public officials, construction representatives, healthcare partners, and community members on Thursday, February 15.
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Canyon Vista Medical Center Spearheads Naloxone Distribution Program in Cochise County to Combat Opioid Crisis
January 19, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce its pivotal role as the inaugural distributor of the Naloxone Distribution Program (NDP) in Cochise County, Arizona. With a commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic, CVMC is at the forefront of combating opioid use disorder and overdose.
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Meadowview Regional Medical Center Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
January 11, 2024Meadowview Regional Medical Center Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
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Saline Health System starts program aimed at addressing addiction
January 10, 2024Saline Health System starts program aimed at addressing addiction.
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Tonya Darner Named Chief Executive Officer of UP Health System - Marquette
December 12, 2023Tonya Darner has been named the permanent chief executive officer of UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital.
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