UNC Health Lenoir names CEO

Kinston-based University of North Carolina Health Lenoir has named Crystal Hayden, DNP, RN, its next president and CEO, effective May 28. 

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Dr. Hayden has served UNC Health since 2016, according to a news release shared with Becker’s March 30. She most recently worked as chief operating officer for UNC Health Nash, based in Rocky Mount, N.C. 

UNC Health Lenoir is a 199-bed hospital affiliated with Chapel Hill-based UNC Health. In addition to acute care services, it offers community health and outpatient care. 

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