News & Media
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Lifepoint Health Appoints Traci Nordberg Senior Vice President of People Services
January 09, 2024Accomplished human resources leader to drive transformation of company’s HR function and enhance employee experience
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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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Lifepoint Health Promotes Three Leaders to Senior Vice President Roles
December 06, 2023Leaders in finance, communications and strategy take on expanded roles to support healthcare company’s mission and continued growth
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Hospital Breaks Ground on the New Heart & Vascular Center
December 05, 2023Community Medical Center, a Lifepoint Health facility, breaks ground on a new and expanded $17.9 million-dollar heart & vascular center. The project includes a renovation and a new 19,015 square foot expansion along with two cardiac cath labs, twelve exam rooms and expanded clinical areas.
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Orthopedic Surgeon Performs First Smart Knee Implant in Central Arkansas
December 01, 2023National Park Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Hubbard, performs first smart knee implant in Central Arkansas. Hubbard used Persona IQ®, the world’s first and only smart knee implant granted De Novo status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for total knee replacement surgery. Persona IQ combines their knee implant, Persona® The Personalized Knee®, with implantable sensor technology that measures range of motion, step count, walking speed and other gait metrics.
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CVMC Welcomes New Surgical Robot for Knee Replacement
December 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center recently introduced a new treatment option for joint pain that uses the VELYS™ robotic surgical technology for knee replacement surgeries.
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Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas Partner to Advance Healthcare for Middle Tennesseans
December 01, 2023Organizations form new joint venture bringing together Lifepoint’s Highpoint Health System with Ascension Saint Thomas to enhance access, clinical excellence and service
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Wythe County Community Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
November 30, 2023The American College of Cardiology has recognized Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Wythe County Community Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in November based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
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Sumner Regional Women’s Services Becomes First in the State to Receive Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care
November 17, 2023Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Women’s Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care, in this case for mothers, babies, and families.
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Nine Lifepoint Hospitals Earn 'A' Hospital Safety Grade
November 10, 2023Nine Lifepoint Health hospitals achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2023 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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UP Health System – Marquette Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission
November 09, 2023UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification.
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Lifepoint Health Names Aaron Lewis Chief Financial Officer
November 09, 2023Lewis to succeed veteran CFO Michael Coggin, who will retire in March 2024 Brentwood, Tenn., (November 9, 2023) -- Lifepoint Health®, a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to its mission of making communities healthier®, today announced that it has appointed Aaron Lewis to the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).…
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Los Alamos Medical Center Named in Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2024
November 03, 2023Los Alamos Medical Center is very pleased to announce that it has been named an America’s Best-In-State Hospital for 2024. This new ranking recognizes 600 leading hospitals across the nation to help patients find the best care locally. LAMC is one of only four hospitals in New Mexico to earn this distinction. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
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Lifepoint Health facilities recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing Hospitals
November 01, 2023Several Lifepoint Health facilities were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing hospitals in various specialties. This distinction, the highest in U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings, reflects the exceptional quality of care provided by these institutions.
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Ashley Regional Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and PINC AI™
September 28, 2023Ashley Regional Medical Center was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune.
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Clark Regional Medical Center breaks ground on expansion of ICU
September 26, 2023Clark Regional Medical Center today broke ground on an expansion for the intensive care unit (ICU). The expansion signifies a 75% increase in capacity for the ICU, adding six beds to the eight that are currently available. The new construction also includes build-out space for a new surgical suite, enabling Clark Regional to expand surgery as the needs of the community demand.
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Lifepoint Rehabilitation recognizes more than 35 facilities and units awarded on Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2023
September 26, 2023Brentwood, TN (September 26, 2023) – This week, Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recognized 19 of its freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities and 16 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…
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Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Health Break Ground on New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
September 22, 2023Apex, NC and Brentwood, TN (September 22, 2023) – Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Health broke ground today on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Apex, NC. Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is the result of a joint venture partnership between Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, that was first announced in…
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Lifepoint Health Appoints Jennifer Alderfer Western Division President
September 20, 2023Lifepoint Health has named Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, its Western Division president, effective October 30. In this role, Alderfer will oversee the operations of 18 hospital campuses in Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
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Four Pennsylvania Hospitals Earn Gold Tier Accreditation
September 11, 2023Conemaugh Health facilities earn Gold Tier Accreditation. The distinguished facilities include Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center in Meyersdale, Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings and most recently Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring.
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