Mr. Ward brings a wealth of healthcare experience to the role, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
Most recently, he served as associate administrator for two Lifepoint facilities in western North Carolina: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital.
Mr. Ward has also served as a Navy reservist for more than a decade.
National Park Medical Center is a 163-bed facility.
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