Baptist Health (formerly Baptist Healthcare System) has named Stephen C. Hanson president and chief executive officer, effective March 8. Hanson succeeds President and Chief Executive Officer Tommy J. Smith, who announced his retirement last year. Hanson, 61, has served in various senior leadership positions for Texas Health Resources since 2005, most recently as executive vice…
Western Baptist’s new name will be Baptist Health Paducah
Naming ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Western Baptist Hospital invites the community to a celebration at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, to mark its name change to Baptist Health Paducah. The ceremony will begin in the atrium of Doctors Office Building 2 before moving outside for the first lighting of its…
Trover Health System joins Baptist Health
Baptist Health (formerly Baptist Healthcare System) announced today that Trover Health System is joining Baptist as its eighth hospital in the state. Effective Nov. 1, Trover Health System will become Baptist Health Madisonville. Trover – located in Madisonville – began exclusive discussions with Baptist nearly a year ago after selecting Baptist from proposals submitted by…
Baptist Healthcare announces rebranding, new addition
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. officials announced today the rebranding of its health system to Baptist Health. The rebranding comes as the statewide system acquires an additional hospital, Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center in Richmond. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health is renowned for high quality, personalized care that has earned numerous national recognitions. The new…
Baptist Healthcare System president & chief executive officer Tommy J. Smith announces retirement in 2013
Tommy J. Smith, president and chief executive officer at Baptist Healthcare System, has announced his retirement effective April 15, 2013. Smith is a 37-year administrator of one of Kentucky’s largest healthcare systems and has led the organization since 1995. The announcement was made Tuesday during Baptist Healthcare System’s quarterly board meeting. A Baptist Healthcare board…