As CEO of Dosher Memorial Hospital, Ms. Stanley leads the administration and direction of all hospital activities, ensuring compliance with its mission and maintaining high-quality medical services. With a tenure of 38 years at Dosher, she began as the laboratory manager before ascending through the ranks to become the hospital’s president in 2020 and CEO in 2021. Under her leadership, Dosher has achieved a significant financial turnaround, reporting a $1.4 million positive operating margin by the end of 2021 even amidst a challenging environment for critical access hospitals. Ms. Stanley has driven innovations in patient care, introducing advanced surgical robotics for hip and knee replacements and recently adding teleneurology services to enhance stroke care. She emphasizes employee engagement and wellness through initiatives aimed at recruitment and retention, fostering a supportive work environment. Additionally, Ms. Stanley is active in advocating for rural health representation, serving on boards for both the North Carolina Healthcare Association and the American Hospital Association’s rural health committee.
