Since 2018, Mr. Smith has served as CEO of Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kan.
He will assume his news role in Arkansas May 25. He replaces Joann Ettien, who has served as interim CEO of the medical center since November.
National Park Medical Center, Saline Memorial and Western Plains are all LifePoint Health facilities.
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National Park Medical Center names new CFO
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