Arkansas hospital taps dual CNO-COO

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Magnolia (Ark.) Regional Medical Center named Stephanie Schmittou, MSN, RN, chief operating officer, according to an Aug. 5 news release.

Ms. Schmittou was named chief nursing officer in 2017 and is now expanding her role to include COO responsibilities. These include overseeing the day-to-day operations and continuing to lead initiatives focused on patient care, efficiency and growth. 

She began her career at Magnolia Regional as a registered nurse in 2001 and has since served in a number of leadership positions.

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