Newburgh, Ind.-based Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital named Kristy Bruner, BSN, RN, CEO, the Courier Press reported Nov. 9.
Ms. Bruner started her career as a registered nurse at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Ind., and has since held several CEO positions. Since November 2025, she has served as CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview in Elizabethtown, Ky.
“Kristy excels at leading teams to achieve strong patient outcomes,” Abe Sims, president of Encompass Health’s MidAtlantic region, said. “She is focused on operational excellence and on ensuring patients and families are always our top priority. She will have continued success at Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital.”
