Alabama hospital names new COO

Suzanne Pugh was named COO of Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Ala.

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Ms. Pugh brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership to the role, according to an April 4 news release.

Throughout her career, she has held various roles at Walker Baptist, including associate administrator.

Walker Baptist is part of Birmingham, Ala.-based Brookwood Baptist Health.

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