Hal Leftwich, CEO of Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tenn., died Sept. 16 at age 69.
Mr. Leftwich had more than 40 years of healthcare leadership experience and led hospitals across the U.S. through periods of challenge and growth, according to a Sept. 17 Facebook post from the hospital.
“His dedication, loyalty, and sharp insight helped steer our hospital through some of its most difficult moments, ensuring its continued service to the community,” the hospital wrote. “This past August, Hal proudly celebrated his seven-year anniversary with us — a testament to the unwavering commitment he had for both our hospital and the people it serves. We are honored that he chose our hospital as his final professional home.”
Before joining Big South Fork Medical Center in 2018, Mr. Leftwich served as CEO of Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon, Fla., and Hancock Medical Center in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
He also served as president of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce in 2024, the Independent Herald reported Sept. 17.
“Hal Leftwich wasn’t just a leader — he was our leader,” Stacey Swann, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, told the news outlet. “He fought for Big South Fork Medical Center like it was his own family, standing in the gap when we needed hope most. His will to stand inspired all of us, and because of that, our hospital endured to keep serving this community.”
