The following is a press release by St. David’s Georgetown Hospital
GEORGETOWN, Texas—St. David’s Georgetown Hospital has named Valerie Newman as its new chief operating officer. Newman assumed her new role on Sept. 30.
Newman previously served as vice president of operations at Medical City Weatherford since 2020. In that role, she oversaw ancillary and support services, including surgical services, respiratory therapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, lab, therapy, food and nutrition, environmental, plant operations, emergency preparedness and security. She also launched a robotic surgery program, led the elevation of the facility’s trauma program from level 4 to level 3 accreditation, and was actively involved in recruiting and onboarding new providers.
“Valerie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a proven record of excellence in leading the growth of hospital services,” Kyle Landry, chief executive officer of St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, said. “I am confident that she will significantly impact the continued growth and success of our facility, and I am pleased to welcome her to the leadership team at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.”
Prior to her role as vice president of operations at Medical City Weatherford, Newman was an administrative resident at HCA Florida Osceola in Kissimmee, and she also served as a senior administrative consultant for UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Newman earned her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Central Florida in Orlando and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She is also a graduate of HCA Healthcare’s Executive Development Program.
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