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Date Posted: Nov 20, 2018

Castleview Hospital today announced that Greg Cook has been named its chief executive officer (CEO). Cook, who currently serves as chief financial officer (CFO) of Castleview, will replace Interim CEO Jerry Dooley, effective November 19, 2018.

Date Posted: Nov 14, 2018

Livingston Regional Hospital was recently in the spotlight for the reduction in readmissions made possible through its community coalition.

Date Posted: Nov 5, 2018

Conemaugh Health System ceremoniously broke ground on a comprehensive outpatient center in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Community leaders, elected officials, health care providers and hospital supporters gathered to watch the first dig marking the beginning of construction for the facility, which is made possible by a $22 million investment from Duke LifePoint Healthcare.

Date Posted: Oct 26, 2018

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) recently received the UK HealthCare/Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network's Innovation Award.

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2018

Western Plains Medical Complex (WPMC) today announced that Scott Smith has been named as permanent chief executive officer (CEO). He has served as the hospital’s interim CEO since August 2018.

Date Posted: Oct 3, 2018

Maria Parham Health, part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house today in advance of the grand opening of its new emergency room and geriatric behavioral health facility, called Maria Parham Franklin. Representatives from the hospital and Duke LifePoint joined community leaders, elected officials, health care providers and other supporters to ceremoniously cut the ribbon on the new facility.

Date Posted: Sep 24, 2018

LifePoint Health has named David Asherbraner from Frye Regional Medical Center the recipient of the 2018 companywide Mercy Award. Asherbraner, who serves as manager of asset management and transport, was recognized for his exemplary dedication to caring for others and for inspiring his fellow employees to join him in his humanitarian efforts.

Date Posted: Sep 21, 2018

Georgetown Community Hospital CEO expands leadership role, assumes oversight of four LifePoint Health facilities in Central Kentucky

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2018

On September 7, Fauquier Health, part of LifePoint Health®, ceremoniously broke ground on a new cancer center in Warrenton, Virginia. Community leaders, elected officials, healthcare providers and hospital supporters gathered to watch the first dig marking the beginning of construction for the facility, which is made possible by a nearly $12.5 million investment from LifePoint Health.

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2018

(FORT MORGAN, Co. – September 7, 2018) – Colorado Plains Medical Center (CPMC) announced today that Kevin Zachary has been appointed its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective October 8. Zachary replaces current hospital CEO Gene O'Hara, who announced his retirement in July.

Date Posted: Sep 5, 2018

LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG) and LifePoint Health® (NASDAQ: LPNT) have finalized the purchase of Wilson County Home Health. The two organizations will share ownership of the home health provider, serving patients and families in Wilson County and the surrounding region.

Date Posted: Aug 31, 2018

The new C-section suite at Harris Regional Hospital's New Generations Family Birthing Center recently welcomed its first baby.

Date Posted: Aug 31, 2018

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center recently began construction on a $3.1 million cardiac catheterization lab.

Date Posted: Aug 13, 2018

(WILSON, N.C. – August 10, 2018) – Wilson Medical Center today announced that Mark Holyoak has been named its chief executive officer (CEO), effective September 10.

Date Posted: Aug 8, 2018

(SOMERSET, Ky. – August 8, 2018) – Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) announced today that Robert Parker has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 27. Parker replaces Elizabeth Jones, who has been serving as interim CEO, in addition to her role as chief operating officer (COO), since March. Jones will continue serving as COO of the hospital.

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2018

The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation recently announced the recipients of its latest "Spark!" health grants.

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2018

Wilson Medical Center's collaboration with the Duke Cancer Network was recently in the spotlight for its benefit to local cancer patients.

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2018

Conemaugh Health System recently announced plans to build a new comprehensive outpatient center in Somerset County.

Date Posted: Jun 12, 2018

Ashley Regional Medical Center recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 45,000-square-foot, three-story Women's Center. The $35 million investment features new OB/GYN offices, a 4D ultrasound unit, new 3D mammography and bone density screening services, a new obstetrics unit, five new labor, delivery, recovery and psot-partum rooms, a four-bed neonatal intensive care unit and an eight-bed nursery.

Date Posted: Jun 12, 2018

UP Health System-Marquette has become the first and only Michigan hospital – and just the fourth in the U.S. – to receive Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI recognition from the American College of Cardiology.