Since taking the helm in 2019, Mr. Calhoun has turned West Jefferson Medical Center into a top-performing facility for safety and staff engagement, earning national recognition in multiple domains. Under his leadership, the hospital received the Healthgrades “Excellence in Patient Safety” award three years in a row and consistently maintained an “A” grade from Leapfrog. Employee and physician satisfaction soared under his direction, placing the medical center in the 90th percentile nationally for workplace engagement. Along with his executive leadership role at the hospital, he is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
