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Baptist and Lifepoint Rehabilitation celebrate new rehabilitation hospital in Madison

October 9, 2025

MADISON, Miss. (Oct. 9, 2025) – Community members and local business leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison on Thursday. The new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, one of only a handful of freestanding rehabilitation hospitals in Mississippi, is jointly owned by Baptist Memorial Health Care and...

OhioHealth and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Announce New Joint Venture to Operate Two Behavioral Health Hospitals in Central Ohio

September 11, 2025

OhioHealth and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, are forming a joint venture to operate two behavioral health hospitals and outpatient locations in the greater Columbus area. Columbus Springs Dublin and Columbus Springs East, currently operated by Lifepoint Behavioral Health, will join the partnership, along with their...

Lifepoint Health Honors Jackie Mcelyea with 2025 Companywide Mercy Award

September 4, 2025

Frye Regional Medical Center employee awarded company’s highest honor

Wythe County Community Hospital Appoints Theresa Dix as Chief Executive Officer

September 2, 2025

Wythe County Community Hospital, a Lifepoint Health hospital, announced today that Theresa Dix, MSN, RN, CPPS, has been named chief executive officer, effective Sept. 15.

Lifepoint Rehabilitation recognizes 31 freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities and 19 acute rehabilitation units awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025

August 27, 2025

This week, Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recognized 31 of its freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities and 19 of its contracted acute rehabilitation units awarded by Newsweek in this year’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the...

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to Build New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Clarksville

August 18, 2025

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced plans to build a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Health Campus, pending state approval. The planned 40-bed facility marks the third joint venture rehabilitation hospital between the two organizations, continuing their commitment...

Canyon Vista Medical Center Names Scott Avery as Chief Executive Officer

August 14, 2025

Canyon 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...

Brian Sims named CEO of Lourdes Health

July 24, 2025

Lourdes 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.

The Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Unveil The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East

July 15, 2025

The Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, unveiled in a ribbon cutting The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East, located at 2230 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79938. The ribbon cutting celebrated the grand opening and joint venture partnership for The Hospitals of Providence...

Dr. Nicki Tessler Appointed President of Lifepoint Behavioral Health

June 30, 2025

Dr. Tessler will oversee Lifepoint’s behavioral health division, which includes 25 behavioral health hospitals as well as a robust pipeline of future partnerships and sites of care.