UNC Health Nash Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
After an extensive national search, UNC Health Nash is pleased to welcome its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), Dr. Rebecca Hutton.
Hutton most recently served as President of BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel within the BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL. During her time at BayCare, she led the launch of the Wesley Chapel facility and forged key partnerships with medical and hospital staff to enhance operational efficiencies and improve patient care quality. Hutton brings two decades of pharmaceutical and healthcare leadership experience with her, including leadership roles at Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA, and Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialty in Health Care Administration and a Doctor of Pharmacy.
“We are excited to welcome Rebecca to our team at such a pivotal time for our hospital,” said Dr. L. Lee Isley, President and CEO of UNC Health Nash. “Her extensive background and dedication to high-quality patient care makes her uniquely qualified to lead our operations here at Nash. I am confident that Rebecca’s strategic vision and proven leadership will drive significant advancements in our operational capabilities and further enhance the quality of care we provide to our community.”
Hutton, a native of rural Maryland, is passionate about improving healthcare in rural settings, and is ready to make a transition to the Nash County area.
"I am truly eager to become a part of this vibrant community with my family," said Hutton. "I look forward to contributing to the significant efforts the team at UNC Health Nash is already making to enhance healthcare quality in this region. It’s a privilege to join an organization so committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its community."
Hutton is scheduled to begin her new role in early March.
The role of Chief Operating Officer at Nash was previously held by Crystal Hayden who now serves as Chief Executive Officer for UNC Health Lenoir.
