Mr. Calhoun began his position at West Jefferson General Hospital, part of New Orleans-based LCMC Health, in July of 2019. His leadership has helped increase both physician and employee engagement rankings. Similarly, West Jefferson’s patient safety performance has improved. Prior to his current role, Mr. Calhoun served as CEO at Merit Health Biloxi and other Community Health Systems facilities.
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Becker's Recognition
Rob Calhounhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Community Hospital CEOs to Know
Community hospitals are often the unsung heroes in healthcare, and CEOs are tasked with managing the delivery of coordinated and affordable community care. Beyond just acute care, many community hospital CEOs also ensure that patients can access primary care, rehabilitation, public health services and other resources. Executives are responsible for fostering a positive workforce culture, overseeing strategy, expanding service lines and maintaining financial stability.
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