Kristie Williams, Vice President & Hospital Administrator of CGCH & CTCH Recognized

Kristie Williams was recently nominated and recognized in Beckers Hospital Review's '90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to know | 2024'.

Kristie brings so much value to the system and our Giles and Tazewell areas, and we're grateful to have her leadership driving efforts and managing all the great things coming out of those areas. Thank you for your leadership! 

From the article:

"Critical access hospitals are those that offer 24/7 emergency care and have no more than 25 inpatient beds. These executives are experts in service line expansion, provider recruitment and retention, and the establishment of key partnerships. Their efforts ensure their hospitals serve as vital resources for their communities.

The CEOs recognized here are devoted to high care quality, patient safety and financial stability. These leaders bring crucial care services to their organizations, recruit top physicians, and join forces with larger hospitals and health systems that can provide additional resources…. 

....Kristie Williams. Vice President and CEO of Carilion Giles Community Hospital (Pearisburg, Va.). Ms. Williams is the leader of Carilion Giles Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital known for its exceptional emergency services and inpatient care. She also leads Carilion Tazewell (Va.) Community Hospital, which hosts advanced diagnostic and therapy services along with a veterans affairs clinic. With 26 years of experience at Carilion, she has been instrumental in expanding healthcare access in Giles County, introducing specialties such as ENT, urology and neurosurgery, and enhancing services in general surgery, orthopedics and cardiology. She led the successful swing bed project and recently announced the introduction of robotic assistants at Giles hospital, making it the first in Western Virginia to implement the technology for improved patient and staff experiences. Looking ahead, Ms. Williams plans to expand virtual care access in the Tazewell area and is continuing to strengthen partnerships with local health services. In recognition of her commitment to community health, she received Carilion’s "President’s Award" in 2022 and has taken on the additional role of CNO for Carilion's five regional community hospitals.”

 To read the full article, click here: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/90-critical-access-hospital-ceos-to-know-2024.html